Robbie Keane named on UEFA's 24-person Football Board

The Republic of Ireland legend joins numerous huge names that will act as an advisory body on matters to UEFA's executive committee.

UEFA BOARD: Republic of Ireland assistant coach Robbie Keane prior to the UEFA EURO2020 Qualifier Group D match between Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar at Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Robbie Keane has been included by UEFA on a new 24-person Football Board to act as an advisory body on matters to their executive committee.

Keane, who scored 68 goals in his 146 games for Ireland, will be in familiar company when the collective meets first on Monday at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.