Ireland's leading scorer Keane to end international career


Football Soccer - Belgium v Republic of Ireland - EURO 2016 - Group E - Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France - 18/6/16 Republic of Ireland's Robbie Keane applauds fans after the game REUTERS/Sergio Perez Livepic

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's most prolific goal-scorer Robbie Keane announced his retirement on Wednesday after an 18-year career in which he scored 67 goals for his country to put him 15th on the list of all-time international marksmen.

The 36-year-old Los Angeles Galaxy striker said in a statement he would retire from international football following Ireland's friendly against Oman on Aug. 31.

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