Keane spurred by World Cup memories

Robbie Keane will use the memories of his 2002 World Cup finals adventure to fuel his bid to return eight years later.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2009 - 10:32

Robbie Keane will use the memories of his 2002 World Cup finals adventure to fuel his bid to return eight years later.

The 29-year-old Republic of Ireland skipper's international career was in its infancy when he jetted off to the Far East with Mick McCarthy's squad for a memorable campaign.

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Courts Soccer World Cup Qualifiers Place: of Place: Far East Place: South Africa Place: Croke Park Place: Paris Person: Keane Person: Robbie Keane Person: Mick McCarthy Person: god Person: Sean Event: 2002 World Cup Event: World Cup Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Italy

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