Robbie Keane netted a second-half hat-trick as the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 4-2 and move within four points of the MLS Western Conference leaders.

After a Six Nations riddled with injuries, Ireland interim coach Les Kiss expects to have the luxury of a full deck to choose from when he sits down to pick his team to face the USA after they came through training in 30C heat in Houston yesterday.

Ireland captain Robbie Keane has credited the GAA for giving him the toughness to succeed in football.

Los Angeles Galaxy came from behind to give David Beckham a winning farewell to his career in the United States with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup final.

While much of the attention ahead of today’s MLS Cup final (kick-off 9.30pm Irish time) has focused on David Beckham’s farewell to America, Irish eyes will on Ireland captain Robbie Keane.

Becks allows us believe in immortality.

With the focus almost exclusively surrounding David Beckham’s Major League Soccer farewell, the competition’s showpiece occasion has been comprehensively overshadowed this week.

Paris St Germain are front-runners to sign David Beckham for his “final challenge” but there has also been interest from Brazil, China and Russia in the former England midfielder.

David Beckham is to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy after next month's MLS Cup - with speculation surrounding his next move already gathering pace.

Former England midfielder David Beckham is to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy after next month’s MLS Cup.

A penalty from Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane helped the LA Galaxy secure a place in the MLS Cup final late on Sunday night.

The Los Angeles Galaxy will face the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup final for a second consecutive year after the two teams successfully navigated the second legs of their respective conference finals.

Richard Dunne’s determination to end his international career on a much more positive note than Euro 2012 is understood to have been a key reason behind the defender’s decision to keep playing for Ireland.

Stoke have confirmed they have agreed personal terms with Rangers midfielder Maurice Edu.

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal will only move for a “special player” in the closing days of the transfer window.

WITH Robbie Keane on the verge of lending his body to Aston Villa for medical research and Thierry Henry having made that memorable return to Arsenal, you would be forgiven for thinking that European clubs are stockpiling for the winter with US-based players.

WHEN it comes to clinching an argument in football, the traditional line of last resort is “show us yer medals”.

ROBBIE KEANE rounded off a successful week with an MLS Cup medal, his second-half assist for Landon Donovan’s clincher proving the difference for the LA Galaxy on Sunday.

David Beckham remained non-committal over his future after helping the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup final on Sunday night.

IT WAS fitting that Robbie Keane spent most of Wednesday with his head in the clouds as he made his way back to his American dream after finally realising a European one.

ROBBIE KEANE has turned down a request from LA Galaxy to withdraw from tonight’s’ game and return early to his club in preparation for Sunday’s MLS Cup final against Houston Dynamo in Los Angeles.

Robbie Keane has turned down a request to return to club Los Angeles Galaxy to help the Republic of Ireland seal their qualification for the Euro 2012 finals.

BOLTON provided yet more evidence that it is worth rolling the dice in the Premier League with a victory that keeps them in touch with the top six.

BOLTON manager Owen Coyle was understandably thrilled with his side’s courageous qualities as Wanderers moved back into the Premier League’s top six thanks to victory against their local rivals.

Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden has signed a contract extension which keeps him at the club until 2013.

ARUNA DINDANE spoke of his delight at being able to play in the FA Cup final after a frustrating month.

DAVID BECKHAM may have been aware of Stuart Holden’s potential when the British-born USA international midfielder slipped under the transfer deadline radar and joined Bolton in January but his performance in a vital victory over Wolves suggests English football may be hearing much more from him before this year is completed.

David Beckham’s presence in the MLS Cup final next weekend has sparked a ticket rush for the match in Seattle.

New England Revolution coach Steve Nicol has claimed he has held talks with former Liverpool team-mate Robbie Fowler about a move to Major League Soccer.