Robbie Keane is joined by glamorous wife Claudine as he steps out for lunch in Beverly Hills after delighting fans with special appearance at Los Angeles Galaxy event By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 09:39 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 10:25 GMT, 1 March 2019 1 Viewcomments His five-year career with Los Angeles Galaxy ended in 2016, but Robbie Keane’s connection to the Californian city was still strong as he ventured out in Beverly Hills on Thursday afternoon. The retired footballer, 38, was joined by glamorous wife Claudine during his latest appearance in southern California, where he attended a special event launched by his former club to celebrate the new MLS season, which kicks off on March 2. Claudine, a former Miss Ireland contestant, caught the eye in a black Bardot top and embellished jeans teamed with stylish black leather Yves Saint Laurent ankle boots. Happy couple: Retired footballer Robbie Keane was joined by wife Claudine Palmer during a day out in Beverly Hills on Thursday afternoon The pretty blonde added to her look with a tasteful lilac handbag, while circular sunglasses rounded things off. Joining his wife, Robbie sported a white Gucci T-shirt and black jeans as they made their way to a local restaurant. The former footballer was in high spirits while dining out with Claudine during a special celebration set up by Los Angeles Galaxy at Santa Monica Pier. Looking good: Claudine, a former Miss Ireland contestant, caught the eye in a black Bardot top and embellished jeans teamed with stylish black leather Yves Saint Laurent ankle boots Finishing touches: The pretty blonde added to her look with a tasteful lilac handbag, while circular sunglasses rounded things off Robbie, one of the club's most decorated players, delighted fans by signing shirts and posing for selfies during his appearance at the event. The Republic of Ireland legend is enjoying the first few months of retirement after confirming the end of his illustrious 23-year career in November 2018. Keane captained his country for a decade and scored 325 goals in 737 appearances for 10 different clubs, including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coventry City, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan. Casual: Joining his wife, Robbie sported a white Gucci T-shirt and black jeans as they made their way to a local restaurant The good life: The Republic of Ireland legend is enjoying the first few months of retirement after confirming the end of his illustrious 23-year career in November 2018 'Today, after 23 wonderful years, I am formally announcing my retirement as a professional footballer,' he said in a statement. 'From Crumlin United around the world to the likes of Milan, London and Los Angeles, I could never have imagined the path my football life would take. 'It has exceeded all the hopes I had as a football-mad boy growing up in Dublin.' Around a third of Keane's club goals came during two spells with Spurs, whom he helped lift the League Cup in 2008. He is also the Republic of Ireland's all-time leading scorer, netting 68 goals in 146 appearances before retiring from international football in 2016. Making their day: Robbie delighted fans by signing shirts and posing for selfies during his appearance at an event set up by Los Angeles to celebrate the start of the new MLS season Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility