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Robert Hynes

Roy Keane and Will Ferrell 'bromance' leaves Sky Sports viewers stunned

Sky Sports viewers were left stunned as Will Ferrell hugged Roy Keane live on air ahead of Manchester City's clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.

The Hollywood actor and Keane previously played together in Soccer Aid and the American was clearly delighted to see the Cork native again.

Ferrell joined Keane, Gary Neville, Micah Richards and presenter Kelly Cates for a few minutes prior to the earlier Sunday clash between Leeds and Manchester United.

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Explaining how he knew Keane, the funnyman said: "Roy and I had the pleasure of playing in Soccer Aid."

Ferrell headed to the Etihad after taking in some National League football on as Wrexham beat Wealdstone 3-1 on Saturday.

He added: "I'm on a recruiting trip for LAFC, I'm seeing if [Man City] measure up to the MLS. I don't really have a side over here, I just enjoy following all the storylines, it's obviously a very good league."

A number of fans took to Twitter to express their shock at Keane and Ferrell's friendship.

One tweeted: "Will Ferrell and Roy Keane is the most unexpected friendship ever."

Another said: "A Will Ferrell and Roy Keane bromance is something I didn't expect to see this Sunday."

Someone else commented: "Will Ferrell just showed up on Sky Sports and is mates with Roy Keane. The match can't possibly live up to this. I may just switch off."

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