🚨Roy Keane on Ireland players bowing their heads during Israel’s national anthem: “Look, I think people need to understand the context. This wasn’t simply about disrespecting an anthem. The players were expressing their concern about the conflict and the lives lost, particularly the suffering of people in Gaza. They wore black armbands, lowered their heads, and chose not to take part in the handshake. Those were deliberate gestures, and they have a right to express their feelings. But when you wear an Ireland shirt, there’s also a responsibility that comes with it. If you make a statement, you should be prepared to stand by it. People can disagree with what they did, but I wouldn’t reduce it to disrespect. There was a wider message behind the gesture. Once the whistle goes, though, focus on the football and represent your country properly.”