West Ham striker Robbie Keane breaches contract after motorcycle ride – report

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West Ham United ace Robbie Keane has breached his contract by riding on the back of a motorbike, reports The Daily Mail.

The striker, who scored in the 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa on Saturday, left Upton Park on a motorbike that was waiting for him outside the players’ tunnel.

The Football Association, the Premier League and the PFA have a clause that states players should not take part in any activity that could endanger their careers, such as riding a motorbike or skiing.

Even though the forward, on loan from Tottenham, was wearing a helmet and protective jacket he was still in breach of his £60,000-a-week contract.

The Republic of Ireland’s all-time record goalscorer witnessed the damage a motorbike accident can cause in the past.

At parent club Spurs in November 2009, goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was ruled out for eight months after fracturing both wrists and his pelvis when he crashed his BMX motorbike on the way to training.

Keane may face a disciplinary charge for his actions, an unwanted problem with Avram Grant’s side, who are involved in a serious battle against relegation.

The Hammers currently sit 19th in the Premier League, two points from safety with just six games remaining.