‘Roy Keane be damned’: how the pundit became a hate figure in Brazil

  • Keane did not like players’ celebrations in World Cup last 16
  • Botafogo coach: ‘He doesn’t understand Brazil’s football culture’

Brazilian football fans have excoriated Roy Keane after the former Manchester United star derided the country’s national team players’ dance moves during their World Cup last-16 victory over South Korea.

Brazil’s players repeatedly shook their stuff during Tuesday’s 4-1 win with the coach, Tite, even joining in after Richarlison scored the third goal, cavorting like a pigeon in reference to the Tottenham striker’s nickname.

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