`I”Whatbwe said about him really killed his career. I wish I never said that. I have to call him and apologise to him. He almost left Manchester United because of me…”-Roy Keane admits he contacted Man Utd player to personally apologise for ‘crossing the line’ as a pundit.

Roy Keane has revealed that he personally apologized to a Manchester United player after feeling he “crossed the line” with his punditry comments.

Keane, known for his no-nonsense analysis, has been outspoken in his criticism of United, particularly during their struggles in recent seasons. He labeled them “shocking” after their recent 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.

One player who faced regular scrutiny from Keane was defender Harry Maguire, who endured a challenging period on the pitch but has bounced back over the last 12 months. Despite being linked with a move away from United last summer, the 31-year-old fought his way back into the team and has impressed when fit.

Maguire also received public support from then-England manager Gareth Southgate after being mocked by Scotland fans during England’s 3-1 win at Hampden Park last September. Southgate said, “I’ve never known a player treated the way he is,” calling the ridicule “an absolute joke.”

During Maguire’s difficult spell, Keane was among the pundits voicing harsh criticism. However, in an episode of *The Overlap’s Stick to Football* in June, Keane admitted he went too far and even reached out to Maguire to offer a personal apology.

“I was harsh on Harry Maguire for footballing reasons,” Keane explained. “He’s struggled at United and had a tough time with England, but more so at club level. We’re on about the mental health of players, and I crossed the line with Maguire. I mocked him a little bit, and it’s not nice.”

Keane added that after realizing the impact of his words, he apologized when he bumped into Maguire. “Sometimes as pundits, we get it wrong, but when it becomes personal, that’s crossing the line.”

Reflecting on his own experience with criticism during his playing days, Keane shared how media scrutiny affected his family, especially his parents. “The World Cup [Saipan incident in 2002] and leaving Manchester United—these stories made my parents ill, 100 percent. It has a huge effect on your family.”

Keane emphasized the importance of sticking to football analysis without making it personal. “We all have a responsibility. If you stick to football and don’t cross the line, that’s what matters.”