Richard Keys says goodbye to TV work as he abandons the World Cup to reunite with his wife, 31 years his junior
It was reported in February that Keys, who has lived in Qatar for 13 years while working as a presenter for beIN Sports, was told by the network that his contract would not be renewed this summer.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 11, 2026, 6:14 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Sports
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