Who is Robbie Keane's wife Claudine and how many children do they have?

FORMER Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has played football for some of the biggest clubs on the planet.

But throughout his career the striker has been cheered on by his wife and former Miss Ireland contestant Claudine.

Who is Claudine Keane?

Claudine Keane met the Irish superstar when she was just 18 years old.

The pair met through mutual friends at the very start of Robbie's glittering career.

A former model, Claudine was a contestant on Miss Ireland and has a degree in finance after graduating from University College Dublin.

The pair tied the knot in June 2008 in Dublin.

Robbie Keane and Irish beauty Claudine have two young boys; Robert, 11, and Hudson, 4.

The couple live in a lavish Dublin mansion after spending five years in Los Angeles during the striker's time at LA Galaxy.