Manchester United legend Roy Keane admitted that he seriously considered retiring after an infamous bust-up with Newcastle hero Alan Shearer in September 2001.
The Premier League icons, who were captaining their respective teams at St James’ Park that afternoon, clashed in the closing stages of the match. Keane went to take a throw-in before being pushed by Shearer, whose side were leading 4-3.
The Irish midfielder reacted by throwing the ball at Newcastle’s star striker. The pair then exchanged words before Keane swung a punch at Shearer, who dodged it.
Referee Steve Bennett was right next to the incident and was left with no choice but to send Man Utd’s skipper off.
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