- Roy Keane, the former Manchester United captain turned pundit, criticised the wives and girlfriends of England footballers for wearing shirts displaying their partners' surnames during the World Cup.
- Keane distinguished between children wearing such shirts, which he deemed acceptable, and adult partners, questioning the practice and noting that many relationships often end in separation a year later.
- He challenged the consistency of the behaviour, asking why these partners do not wear personalised shirts at regular club matches at venues like Old Trafford or Anfield.
- Keane's remarks were made during an appearance on The Overlap podcast, where he implied the display was for public attention rather than consistent support.
- Fellow pundit Ian Wright offered a contrasting view, suggesting that a wife or partner wearing her husband's shirt is a natural and proud expression of support.
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