He's still not smiling – Watch Roy Keane's reaction to being shown ...
ROY KEANE was in attendance at Croke Park as Cork faced Clare in the All-Ireland final.
Pat Ryan's Rebels were vying for their first Liam MacCarthy Cup since 2005 when they met the 2013 champions on Sunday.
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And they had one of their favourite sons cheering them on in the form of Cork-native Roy Keane.
Man Utd legend Keane received a huge ovation when he appeared on the big screen as President Michael D. Higgins met both teams.
This led to the Leeside supporters breaking out in a chant of 'Keano, Keano' in honour of the former Republic of Ireland and Man Utd captain.
He did not prove to be a good luck charm, however, as the Banner came through in extra time with a one-point win.
The 51-year-old is a huge fan of Gaelic Games, particularly those concerning his native county.
Last July, he was in attendance at GAAHQ when the Rebel footballers lost to Derry in the All-Ireland quarter-final.
In 2022, Keano was there for the Rebels SFC quarter-final defeat to Dublin, where he recevied a polarising reaction.
Keane wasn't the only footballing star to attend the game - as Conor Gallagher was spotted with Cork fans before tip off.
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A number of rugby stars including Mack Hansen and Tommy Bowe also managed the hottest ticket in Irish sport.
Growing up in Mayfield, Keane has long spoke of his love for hurling.
Roy Keane hails ‘brilliant’ All-Ireland hurling final
He has previously revealed that he would rather go to the All-Ireland hurling final than the Super Bowl.
Asked on Sky Sports if he would go to 'one big event', Keane said: "The Super Bowl in America in fantastic or any game - any American football game in America but sporting occasion - I do have to say a hurling, All-Ireland final in Ireland is really hard to beat.
"It's a great day out - especially if Cork are playing - obviously my home town."
Keane was then pressed to pick his top three sports stars and he gave a shout-out to Cork legend Jimmy Barry Murphy.
He added: "Growing up - I would go with Muhamad Ali.
"I just love watching any of his old fights, his interviews, obviously the influence he had on people - a superstar all over the world. Amazing.
"Growing up again in Ireland - the GAA was a big part of my life.
"Hurling - watching Jimmy Barry Murphy playing for Cork - you know, brilliant sportsman.
"And again, as a young person growing up - watching Barry McGuigan on the television fighting. I just remember Barry - we'd all be glued to it.
"Obviously there was brilliant other Irish people like Dennis Taylor but yeah, Barry McGuigan would have to be up there."
