Roy Keane brutally snubs high-five from Man United mascot Fred the Red ahead of a dramatic FA Cup quarter-final with Liverpool from priya mo Watch Video

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Roy Keane brutally ignored Manchester United's mascot ahead of the FA Cup tie against Liverpool. <br/><br/>Keane was on punditry duty for ITV for the quarter-final showdown alongside Liverpool legend Graeme Souness and ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright, with Mark Pougatch presenting. <br/><br/>The former midfielder was approached by Fred the Red during a break and was offered a high-five but remained entirely motionless.<br/><br/>After being ignored, the mascot changed tack and instead went in front of a hug which was again unreciprocated by the Irishman as Souness smirked next to the pair.<br/><br/>Fred the Red was then seen placing an arm on Keane's shoulder. <br/><br/>ITV's social media account saw the funny side of Keane's famously no-nonsense persona.<br/><br/>The broadcaster wrote on X, formerly Twitter, 'No high fives from Keano, even if you are Fred the Red.'<br/><br/>Keane and the ITV punditry team were treated to a famous FA Cup quarter-final clash at Old Trafford.<br/><br/>Man United had led early through Scott McTominay but fell behind after quick-fire goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah before half-time.<br/><br/>Keane was vocal in his criticism of Man United's defending for the two Liverpool goals.<br/><br/>The hosts equalized through Antony to force extra-time, with Marcus Rashford leveling again after Harvey Elliott restored Liverpool's lead.<br/><br/>Man United earned a stunning late victory through Amad Diallo, with the youngster shown a second yellow card amid the celebrations.<br/><br/>The Red Devils will now face Coventry in the semi-finals, with Man City and Chelsea meeting in the other last-four tie. <br/><br/>Keane has claimed victory over arch-rivals Liverpool could be 'huge' for the club's season.