Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRoy Keane, the former Manchester United captain turned pundit, criticised the wives and girlfriends of England footballers for wearing shirts displaying their partners' surnames during the World Cup. Keane distinguished between children wearing such shirts, which he deemed acceptable, and adult partners, questioning the practice and noting that many relationships often end in separation a year later. He challenged the consistency of the behaviour, asking why these partners do not wear personalised shirts at regular club matches at venues like Old Trafford or Anfield. Keane's remarks were made during an appearance on The Overlap podcast, where he implied the display was for public attention rather than consistent support. Fellow pundit Ian Wright offered a contrasting view, suggesting that a wife or partner wearing her husband's shirt is a natural and proud expression of support. In fullRoy Keane criticises England footballers’ wives for wearing partners’ names on shirtsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Roy Keane ignites row over England partners’ World Cup shirt display
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRoy Keane, the former Manchester United captain turned pundit, criticised the wives and girlfriends of England footballers for wearing shirts displaying their partners' surnames during the World Cup. Keane distinguished between children wearing such shirts, which he deemed acceptable, and adult partners, questioning the practice and noting that many relationships often end in separation a year later. He challenged the consistency of the behaviour, asking why these partners do not wear personalised shirts at regular club matches at venues like Old Trafford or Anfield. Keane's remarks were made during an appearance on The Overlap podcast, where he implied the display was for public attention rather than consistent support. Fellow pundit Ian Wright offered a contrasting view, suggesting that a wife or partner wearing her husband's shirt is a natural and proud expression of support. In fullRoy Keane criticises England footballers’ wives for wearing partners’ names on shirtsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
