ROY KEANE has admitted his “embarrassing” fitness levels are the reason why he has turned down legends matches.
The Manchester United icon hung up his boots aged 34 back in 2006 after one season with Celtic.
Keane insists he is unfit despite not putting on weight since retiringGetty
And on the face of it he has continued to keep himself in good shape more than a decade on from his final match as a player.
However, Keane, 51, has now revealed that he is incredibly unfit and said that he even struggles to run.
Speaking to Off The Ball, he said: “I’m not fit. I’m far from fit. My fitness levels are actually very, very embarrassing.
“Just because I’ve not put on loads of weight doesn’t mean to say I’m fit. I wouldn’t really be able to do any running.
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“Put it this way, I’ve been invited a number of times over the last few years to play legends games or whatever you want to call it.
“I’d find it really difficult because I wouldn’t be able to get around. Too many injury problems.
“I try to have a decent diet and I’m obviously weary about putting on too much weight.
“But I certainly wouldn’t be fit enough to go on any sort of run. I do a small bit of cycling but even that – I’m not exactly Sean Kelly.”
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Keane has since shown that he is still capable of having a kick around despite the complaints of his fitness.
During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he joined in a casual match as TV presenters and pundits alike finally had a chance to unwind off camera.
Keane showed he still ‘had it’ as he netted the golden goal to earn the ITV side victory after he fired past his Sky Sports pal and ex-Manchester City ace Micah Richards in the net.
And the 51-year-old celebrated by ripping off his T-shirt, swirling it around his head.
But he was not finished there as he jumped over a wheelie bin prior to being mobbed by his colleagues.
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During the tournament in Qatar, Keane also had the chance to show off his first touch.
In a social video, pundits were surprised with a ball and if they could still control it, despite being retired.
Keane’s first attempt was not great, but he managed to pull it back for with his second attempt.