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Keys Denies Retirement: 'More to Come' After beIN Exit
10 Feb
Summary
- Richard Keys denies retirement plans following his beIN Sports contract non-renewal.
- He states he is 'not retiring' but rather 'changing course' with future plans.
- Keys and broadcasting partner Andy Gray will depart beIN Sports this summer.
Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has addressed his departure from beIN Sports this summer, asserting he is not retiring. Reports indicated that Keys' contract would not be renewed upon its expiration, with his broadcasting partner Andy Gray also expected to leave the network. Keys clarified in a blog post that there was no fallout with beIN Sports, expressing affection for Qatar and stating his intention to move on.
Keys emphasized that he is 'not retiring,' but rather 'changing course,' hinting at future endeavors. He and Gray have been based in Doha since 2013, having left Sky Sports in 2011 following a sexism scandal. This incident involved controversial remarks made about a female assistant referee, leading to their exits from their previous roles.
It is reported that Keys, 68, will relocate to the UK to join his 37-year-old wife, Lucie Rose, whom he married in a private ceremony in June 2023. The presenter's personal life has seen significant changes, including his divorce from his first wife, Julia Keys, after 36 years of marriage.
