A man allegedly headbutted Manchester United legend Roy Keane, but former footballer Micah Richards intervened to defuse the situation. The incident occurred after Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United, as Keane and Richards were getting ready to conduct their pitchside media duties for Sky Sports. The man approached Keane and allegedly struck him with a headbutt, targeting his chest and chin. Richards quickly stepped in to defend his colleague, restraining the man and grabbing his shirt. However, the assailant left before security could arrive.
The incident took place while Keane believed his team had scored a late winner, but the goal was disallowed for offside. In a disappointing turn of events for Keane, Arsenal later secured a victory in stoppage time with goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus. Manchester United’s defeat places them in 11th position in the Premier League, with two wins and two losses from their first four games of the season.
The police are now investigating the alleged assault, which happened just moments before the footage that circulated on social media. Sky Sports released a statement confirming that Micah Richards was acting to defuse the situation. The Premier League will resume after the upcoming international break, with Manchester United taking on Brighton at Old Trafford.
Overall, this incident highlights the increasing concerns over the safety of footballers and the need for increased security measures. While the police investigate the incident, it is important to remember that such incidents should have no place in the world of sports.
