Keane pulls out of running for Celtic job

Keane, 42, was considered a front-runner for the role following Neil Lennon's decision to stand down last month after four years in charge.

"Roy Keane has confirmed that he will travel to the US after deciding not to pursue talks with @celticfc any further," the FAI said on Twitter.

Ireland, who failed to qualify for the World Cup, travel to the United States to play Costa Rica on Friday.

Keane finished his playing career with Celtic before moving into management at Sunderland, Ipswich Town and the Ireland national team, where he works alongside Martin O'Neill.

(Reporting by Josh Reich, editing by Ed Osmond)