{"id":286376,"date":"2023-09-05T10:21:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T10:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=286376"},"modified":"2023-09-05T10:21:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T10:21:55","slug":"roy-keane-breaks-cover-after-fan-allegedly-attacked-him-broke-his-own-nose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/roy-keane-breaks-cover-after-fan-allegedly-attacked-him-broke-his-own-nose\/","title":{"rendered":"Roy Keane breaks cover after fan allegedly attacked him ‘broke his own nose’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Roy Keane has broken his cover for the first time after he was allegedly attacked by an Arsenal fan at the weekend. <\/p>\n

    Keane was pictured walking his dogs in Cheshire on Tuesday morning as the police investigation into the alleged incident continues. <\/p>\n

    The Manchester United legend was allegedly headbutted by a fan after he celebrated Alejandro Garnacho's goal – which was later ruled as offside by VAR – on Sunday (September 3).<\/p>\n

    The supporter who allegedly attacked Keane during the Gunners' win is believed to be a man who holds a \u00a32,500-a-season hospitality season ticket.<\/p>\n

    READ MORE: <\/b>Micah Richards breaks silence on Arsenal fan incident involving Roy Keane<\/b><\/p>\n

    Keane, who was with Micah Richards, had been making his way pitchside when the incident occurred. And according to The Sun, the individual launched a headbutt at the star, but he hit Keane in the shoulder – breaking his nose.<\/p>\n

    Witnesses at the scene have claimed there were splatters of blood left at the scene.<\/p>\n

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    The individual is believed to have been left livid after Keane celebrated the disallowed goal. A source said: "Keane was giving it to the Arsenal fans when United scored, and it wound some up. He seemed to be provoking them."<\/p>\n

    Richards was seen breaking up the pair after the confrontation – and he broke his silence on The Rest Is Football podcast.<\/p>\n

    Gary Lineker joked the ex-Manchester City man had an eventful weekend, and Richards responded: "Oh, my word. Gary, I'm not allowed to talk about it."<\/p>\n

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    Lineker then added: "Because it's under police investigation?" Richards confirmed that, stating: "Exactly, but when I am allowed to talk about it, The Rest Is Football will get it first."<\/p>\n

    The man has been arrested, with Arsenal aiding the Metropolitan Police by handing over his identity.<\/p>\n

    A police spokesman said: "Police are investigating following an assault that is alleged to have occurred at the Emirates Stadium during an Arsenal v Manchester United match on Sunday, 3 September."<\/p>\n

    Sky Sports said: "We understand the police are investigating an alleged assault by a member of the public immediately preceding the footage circulating on social media. In the footage seen, Micah Richards was acting to diffuse a situation."<\/p>\n