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.
