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LA Galaxy have confirmed Robbie Keane will leave the club at the end of his contract in December. Keane has led the Galaxy to three MLS Cup victories and scored more than 100 goals in all competitions when his final season came to an end with a play-off exit at the hands of the Colorado Rapids.The 36-year-old, who retired from international football in August after 146 Republic of Ireland caps, joins Steven Gerrard in leaving the MLS franchise. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price He scored 92 MLS goals for the club, provided 51 assists and got four hat-tricks during his six seasons as a Galaxy player after joining them from Tottenham in 2011.In a farewell open letter to Galaxy fans, Keane said: Its been a privilege to have played my part in the history of such a great club and I leave with memories that will stay with me forever. LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena says Robbie Keane will go down as one of the best players in MLS history Winning three MLS Cups, scoring over 100 goals for the club and being named as 2014 MVP are all achievements that I will look back on with pride, its been an incredible experience, Ive truly loved every minute of my time at LA Galaxy.However, I believe that now is the right time for a new challenge as I look towards the next chapter of my playing career. I still feel as fit and sharp as ever and I am looking forward to my next adventure. Keane (right) and Steven Gerrard are moving on to new challenges after the end of the Galaxys season Having now retired from international football I am ready to focus everything I have on one last major challenge in club football and will be taking time out to consider my options before announcing my next move.I would like to thank everyone at the Galaxy including the board, manager and all of my team-mates for their incredible support during my time in LA. Keane also brought down the curtain on his Republic of Ireland career in August Finally, I would like to thank the most important people at the club: the fans. Thank you for welcoming me as one of your own and for helping to make LA such a special place for both me and my family.The city has become my second home and I will never forget the unbelievable backing youve given me during my time at the Galaxy. The great times we have shared will stay with me forever.I look forward to watching the club continue to grow and progress in the coming years. Its been an honour to captain your team and I am so proud of everything we have achieved together. Thank you for everything.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal and get the first six months half price! Also See: Gerrard leaving LA Galaxy Los Angeles FC target Rooney Surgery ends Howard season Lampard to exit NYCFC Brook Jacoby Indians Jersey . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday. Greg Allen Jersey . 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The organization has waded more forcefully into the controversy over the Quebec Soccer Federations decision to restrict turban-wearing children from the pitch. The Ottawa-based association said Friday it is discussing the matter with the provincial body, that it considers the issue a top priority, and that it expects a change in position. The CSA reports directly to the FIFA world body and is responsible for granting or revoking the membership of provincial federations. Its bylaws stipulate that it sets the rules in this country and has the power to suspend, or expel, a provincial association. The association will not discuss whether it has arrived at the threat-issuing stage. However, it confirms it has reopened discussions with Quebec in the hope of forcing it to drop a position that has generated attention from international media. "(This) is the governing body for the sport in the country," said a Canadian association official, requesting anonymity. "The Quebec Soccer Federation falls under our supervision. So they would apply the regulations the way we mandate them to." The Canadian association has instructed all provincial bodies to allow players with turbans. Quebecs is the only to have refused. Quebecs federation explained this week it was concerned about safety and pointed out that the rules of the world governing body, FIFA, dont specifically allow turbans. Critics of the Quebec decision point out that FIFAs rules dont ban them, either. A spokesman for the provincial organization said Friday there would be no comment and added that nobody in the administration was available to discuss the matter. The voice mail of director-general Brigitte Frot, who made controversial comments earlier this week, said she was outside the office and would return Monday. Frot was asked during a teleconference what she would tell a five-year-old boy in a turban who showed up to register to play soccer with his friends. She replied: "They can play in their backyard." The Quebec decision applies to between 100 and 200 people, accordding to estimates from the local Sikh community.dddddddddddd The move has drawn coverage from some major foreign media, including the BBC, and earned condemnation from many federal politicians, especially within the Conservative government and the Opposition Liberals. But within Quebec, aside from the occasional critical newspaper column, there has been little sign of a public backlash. The Quebec soccer bodys sponsors, for instance, have resisted pressure to get involved. The Saputo cheese company and the Couche-Tard chain, which owns Macs convenience stores across Canada, have refused to offer any opinion on the matter. The Canadian soccer official said the national agency took up the issue again with provincial officials after the ban was announced following a board vote last weekend. "Thats the discussion were having with them... Were working on it." The president of the Canadian Soccer Association, Victor Montagliani, said in a statement Thursday that a clear majority of members agreed with allowing turbans and wanted Quebec to reverse course. He said the association wants to make soccer accessible to the largest number of Canadians and hopes to resolve the issue quickly. One longtime soccer coach and FIFA player agent said it would be a shame if Quebec discouraged a future star from taking up soccer. Dino Anastopulos, who has coached star players in B.C., said hes never seen a turban-related injury in 25 years of coaching. Some of his former players include Portuguese national team goalie Daniel Fernandes and Gianluca Zavarise, a Canadian national with Toronto FC. "I find it completely unacceptable that they can tell children that they cant take part in such a beautiful game," said Anastopulos, technical director of the Marpole Soccer Club in B.C. "What are we saying to this child -- that hes not fully Canadian?" He said the game should actually be a way for children from vastly different backgrounds to meet and get to know each other. "When they play, and interact, they can see theyre not that different from each other.... A good person is a good person," he said. "We can use the power of the sport as an educator, to break down these walls." ' ' '