Keane facing two disrepute charges

Manchester United captain Roy Keane was today charged with bringing the game into disrepute following the release of his controversial autobiography.

Keane could face a lengthy ban if found guilty of either of the two disrepute charges imposed by the Football Association are upheld.

However, having undergone surgery on his hip yesterday, the Irishman may not be fit again by the time any possible suspension ends.

The FA charges follow the release of Keane’s autobiography, in which he appeared to admit having deliberately embarked on a revenge tackle on Manchester City’s Alf Inge Haaland.

Both charges relate to the Haaland incident and Keane has 14 days in which to respond.