NewsRobbie Keane appointed head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv

It was announced on Monday that the 42-year-old has signed a two-year deal to take charge of the Israeli outfit.

He retired from professional football in November 2018 and went on to have coaching roles with the Republic of Ireland national team, Middlesbrough and Leeds United.

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"I am delighted to take on this challenge at Maccabi," Keane said. "My team and I look forward to beginning work and we have confidence in our ability to do what is necessary to prepare the team for the coming season."

Keane made 28 appearances and scored seven goals during a six-month spell with the Reds in the 2008-09 season before re-signing for Tottenham Hotspur.