Robbie Keane announces international retirement - to say farewell at the Aviva

”It has been a wonderful journey for me to have played with the Irish national team for over eighteen years. I have enjoyed it all.”

Robbie Keane has announced his international retirement and will say farewell to the Irish fans at the Aviva Stadium next Wednesday.

The 36-year-old striker has 145 senior international caps to his name since he made his debut in 1998, and currently plays in the MLS with LA Galaxy.