Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros hold off Orban-backed Puskas Akademia – for now

In the battle of state-backed clubs, the traditional powerhouse won the league last weekend – but what does it mean for the rest of the league?

LOVING IT: Ferencváros head coach Robbie Keane

This is why I love football!” Robbie Keane yells through the smoky haze, addressing the raucous Ferencvaros faithful gathered in Budapest to celebrate the club’s 36th league title. “For moments like this. For you guys!” 

Ferencvaros have looked far from convincing since his appointment in January, but they got the job done. Needing only a point on the final day, they beat Gyor 2–1 to deliver on Keane’s primary objective: securing a seventh consecutive league title for Hungary’s footballing powerhouse.