Keane: All-Ireland bigger than World Cup final

SOCCER legend Roy Keane says the All-Ireland SFC final beats anything his own game can offer after seeing his native Cork collect the Sam Maguire Cup at Croke Park on Sunday.

Keane thoroughly enjoyed his afternoon watching his side’s 0-16 to 0-15 victory over Down.

“I managed to get over,’’ he said. “It was a great day, a great experience. The All-Ireland final will beat any World Cup final or European final, trust me. Not that I’ve been to a World Cup final, but I’ve been to a few Champions League finals.”

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