'I'm not sure that would amount to sportswashing' — Tánaiste on Robbie Keane coaching in Israel

The former Ireland captain was appointed head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv in June. The move was criticised in the Dáil at the time by Sinn Féin's Chris Andrews and Mark Ward
'I'm not sure that would amount to sportswashing' — Tánaiste on Robbie Keane coaching in Israel

Robbie Keane was appointed head coach at Israeli outfit Maccabi Tel Aviv in June. Picture: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit

The Tánaiste has said he is not sure if Robbie Keane coaching a club in Israel amounts to sportswashing.

The former Ireland captain was appointed head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv in June.

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