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There is excitement among the fans when their favorite players meet them and sign autographs for them. But when your idol refuses to sign the autograph, it feels like one of the worst days of your life. The Irish golfer Rory McIlroy shared the story of his autograph snub by Roy Keane. Moreover, he has also revealed that David Beckham was his hero growing up.

In the interview, Roy Keane also gave his justifications for not giving the autograph. So, let’s dive deeper into how the intriguing story unfolded during the conversation.

Rory McIlroy speaks about an autograph snub from Manchester United legend!

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In the years under Sir Alex FergusonManchester United became the team to watch out for. Their entertaining style of play also led to many fans of the young generation becoming supporters of the team. One of them was star golfer Rory McIlroy. Speaking on the Overlap, he discussed how Roy Keane did not give him an autograph when he was 12. 

Narrating the incident, he stated, “I saw one of my Manchester United heroes, Roy Keane, in the lobby, and I must’ve been around 12 years old, so I went over to him asking for an autograph. ‘He looked up at me and said, Not today, kid.'”

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Likewise, Keane had his fair reasons for doing so. The Manchester United legend had a tough time at the hotel where the team resided, as kids kept asking him for autographs. It was a little frustrating for him, too. In the end, the former number-one golfer also said that Keane looked in a bad mood. The 34-year-old has also added that David Beckham was his hero growing up.

 

The snub from Roy Keane luckily did not end his love for Manchester United. He remains a lifelong fan of the Red Devils, and the 34-year-old spoke about the current situation at the club.

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Rory feels disappointed with the current situation of his favorite club

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In the interview, he was asked about how he feels about the current situation at Manchester United. The golfer was quite critical of the Glazers and felt the American owners should sell the club. Rory McIlroy also pointed out that the situation has worsened so much that it scared the owners to visit Old Trafford because of the criticism.

Rory further added that it has been difficult for his generation of supporters to watch the team. It is because the team has gone from winning titles under Sir Alex Ferguson to the priority now being to finish in the top four.

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McIlroy will certainly hope that the minority takeover of Sir Jim Ratcliffe brings them success. What are your thoughts on the statement of McIlroy on the Red Devils? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

 

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I can't express how deep my passion for the sport runs, especially when it comes to the English Premier League. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to understanding the intricate details of the game, both on and off the field. What's fascinating is that my beloved club is Newcastle United, and I've been on a rollercoaster journey with them, from their triumphant promotion from the second tier to the recent takeover and even their remarkable qualification for the Champions League last season.
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