Keane, 44, drew heavy criticism from some quarters for his decision to continue to manage Macabbi Tel Aviv last year while the Israeli government escalated its conflict with Palestine
Robbie Keane 's wife says her family feel "at risk" in the wake of online criticism directed at the former Ireland footballer.
But when the Dubliner was invited by the FAI to present caps to Republic of Ireland players at the team hotel on Monday night, it stirred a barrage of criticism of the country's record goalscorer on social media. "I feel extremely uncomfortable and sometimes intimidated by some messages again from a small group that are hurtful, threatening and dangerous.
"My husband spent the majority of his adult life committed to the Ireland team, total and utter commitment." Hallgrimsson said: “He had a good speech. The players were asking him questions. I think it is good to connect past players, the legends from the past to the present.
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