Richard Keys was forced off air with beIN Sports after the UK government warned Brits abroad to 'take immediate shelter' following the US bombing of Iran. The former Sky Sports presenter took to X, writing: 'Thank you all for your messages. Keys and beIN are based in Qatar and the presenter made it clear what he thought of the military action, calling Trump an 'idiot'. It is also claimed that the broadcasting pair could quit live football presenting altogether when they return to the UK. A spokesman for Richard Keys told the Mail: 'Richard decided some months ago that, after 13 great years, the time had come to leave beIN with Andy.

Source: Metro February 28, 2026 12:16 UTC