Richard Keys reunites with his wife, 31 years his junior

Richard Keys appears to be readying himself to enjoy a break during the World Cup after leaving Qatari broadcaster beIN Sports.

The former Sky Sports anchor posted an emotional farewell to Premier League football in May ahead of his impending return to the UK at the end of the season.

It was reported in February that Keys, who has lived in Qatar for 13 years while working as a presenter for beIN Sports, was told by the network that his contract would not be renewed this summer.

Andy Gray, Keys' long-term broadcasting partner and close friend, is also set to leave the channel and is reportedly planning to return to the UK too.

On the eve of the first match of the World Cup, he wrote on X: 'To everyone @beINSPORTS_EN. Have a wonderful WC guys. You don’t need me anymore. You’ve been the best for a long time now. Make it count. Make it memorable.'