Robbie Keane reveals the Italian legend who inspired him to wear number 10

As other children of the 80s will remember, Italian football was regularly shown on Irish TV.

Robbie Keane reveals the Italian legend who inspired him to wear number 10

Ireland’s former skipper Robbie Keane has revealed why he insisted on donning the famous number 10 jersey when he played in green and why it was former Italian striker Roberto Baggio who inspired that decision.

As other children of the 80s will remember, Italian football was regularly shown on Irish TV and it left a big impression on the Tallaght native.

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