Yes, Roy Keane inspired Ted Lasso's Roy Kent

One of the main characters on "Ted Lasso," airing on Apple TV+, is modeled after Roy Keane, the former enfant terrible of the Irish national soccer team who was surly, opinionated, and brilliant all at the same time.

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Roy Keane's 'priceless' reaction as Sky pundits mock resemblance to Ted Lasso's Roy Kent - Daily Star

Roy Keane's 'priceless' reaction as Sky pundits mock resemblance to Ted Lasso's Roy Kent - Daily Star

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