ROBBIE KEANE HAS fled Israel in the aftermath of the attack from Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The Maccabi Tel Aviv manager, along with assistant Rory Delap, reportedly spent hours in a panic room before eventually making it to safety in Greece.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas has left hundreds dead in what is the conflict’s bloodiest escalation in years.
Keane took the manager’s job with Maccabi in June and faced criticism for taking on the role given the political situation in the country.
At his his unveiling, the Republic of Ireland record goal scorer insisted
“I don’t want to get into politics. This is the last time I will say it. I’m here as a football man and someone that loves the game. I will certainly just focus on that.”
Maccabi, who are top of the Israeli Premier Division after five games, were due to play Hapoel Jerusalem this afternoon before all matches in the region were postponed.
A statement from the club read: “The Maccabi Tel Aviv club, its managers, players and employees give strength to the security forces, the residents of the south and of all Israel in these difficult times. Please listen to the instructions of security forces and stay safe.”
Passion class respect Klopp + Liverpool = EUREKA. We are Liverpool tra la la la la
Just watched it on MOTD. Unbelievable how Barkley stayed on the pitch, Ashley Williams too. Koeman has no right to complain about the referee and the tackles according to the highlights shown by BBC
@Conor O’Neill: Chan stood on Barkleys arm too so worth a mention to balance your comment. But no excuse for either Barkley tackle or Williams stamp. Straight red to both and I’m evertonian. The later I’m surprised with after what happened mid week with Coleman. But that game today proved neither of these clubs are serious challengers. Everton were awful and Liverpool were marginally better. Coutinho is quality and Mane also a handful. Other than that I don’t understand the excitement.
Barkley couldve seen red but i honestly dont think he meant it.Williams lucky as well.we couldve had 2 extra men and still wouldnt have won.that red jersey just makes our players shite themselves.unbelievably frustrating
@Fran Heavey: there’s certainly some mental block for Everton when they come to Anfield. Regardless of the form of either side, who’s injured, who’s playing Everton just never seem to show up when they go there.