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“Big Baby”: Ex-football star again Grandpa
April 18, 2025 – 10:49 a.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Roy Keane rarely speaks about his private life. Now the former captain of Manchester United proudly showed a photo with the youngest family member.
The former world-class footballer Roy Keane got offspring in the family. Today’s TV expert, who became an English champion with Manchester United and won the Champions League, has become a grandfather for the third time.
On Instagram, the 53-year-old shared a picture that shows him with his grandchild. He wrote in English: “My new grandchild, big baby”. In the photo you can see Keane, who was once known for his sometimes rough gait on the field, how he lovingly holds the newborn in his arms. The baby has a pacifier in the mouth and seems to sleep calmly and satisfied.
Many fans reacted enthusiastically to the post – as well as former companions and clubs. Keane’s ex-club Manchester United commented, for example: “Just in time for the kick-off”. In addition a heart emoji. The “Red Devils” played their European League game against Olympique Lyon (5: 4 NV) on Thursday evening.
Keanes compatriot and namesake Robbie Keane (formerly UA Leeds and Tottenham) congratulated with a heart emoji, Shaun Wright-Phillips (Ua Chelsea and Manchester City): “Congratulations”.
Roy Keane has been married to his wife Theresa Doyle for 28 years. Together they have five children: Leah, Caragh, Aidan, Shannon and Alanna. It has not yet been announced who the parent of the newborn is.
The Irish rarely speaks about his private life. Most recently, his family was in the headlines when it became known that his daughter Leah is engaged to the English international Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who is currently playing for FC Southampton.