Football pundit Roy Keane displayed a rare moment of vulnerability during the latest Stick to Football episode, becoming visibly emotional whilst sharing a photograph of his parents taken outside Wembley Stadium.
The former Manchester United captain struggled to maintain his composure as he reflected on the image captured after a cup final victory.
"You're on about photographs and the ups and downs of football. When you see your family outside Wembley when you've won a big game, honestly," Keane said, his voice trailing off.
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Roy Keane had to fight back tears during an emotional moment on Stick to Football
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Fellow pundit Ian Wright immediately offered support, placing a reassuring hand on Keane's shoulder as the Irishman fought back tears.
The special episode featured a "show and tell" format where each pundit brought personal football memorabilia.
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Jamie Carragher displayed a signed Franco Baresi AC Milan shirt, whilst Wright presented his motorcycle helmet and Jill Scott showed a framed letter from Prince William.
Keane arrived with several items including Nottingham Forest jerseys, among them a 1991 FA Cup final shirt from his time at the City Ground.
He also brought various photographs and his collection of Manchester United contracts.
Wright described the family photograph as "beautiful", whilst Gary Neville observed Keane's unusually emotional state during the segment.
During the programme, Keane disclosed details of his Manchester United earnings by presenting his original contracts.
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The rest of the table stopped momentarily as Roy Keane explained the emotional significance behind the photo
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His initial six-month deal in 2002 paid £916,000, whilst subsequent agreements showed significant increases.
The Cork native's salary rose to £2.75 million annually in 2000, then £3 million in 2002, before reaching his peak earnings of £3.5 million per year in 2003. His final United contract in 2005 saw a reduction to £3 million annually.
Additionally, Neville revealed Keane's 2002 signing bonus totalled £4 million, distributed across four annual payments between 2002 and 2005.
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His father Maurice "Mossie" Keane died in 2019 at age 79 following a stroke at Cork's Heather Care Home.
Maurice attended his son's significant sporting achievements throughout the years. He worked various positions during his career, including roles at a Cork knitwear firm and Murphy's Irish Stout brewery.
The United legend served as pallbearer at his father's funeral service in Cork. Family member Paul Murphy remembered Mossie for his characteristic warm smile.