Roy Keane's brutal tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland is one of the most infamous challenges in the history of football. It is rare that a player admits to going in to intentionally hurt an opponent, but Keane is a rare breed. By his own admission, he 'f****** hit him hard'.
The challenge, which occurred in the final few minutes of a Manchester derby at Old Trafford in 2001, left a lasting impression. The facts surrounding the incident, however, have become somewhat blurred over the years.
While there is a generally held understanding that Keane's tackle forced Haaland into retirement, it didn't. Granted, it might have played a part in his decision to call it a day, but he was back playing for the Norway national team four days later.
