| Date | May 2002 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands |
| Type | Industrial relations |
| Cause | Differential perspectives on FAI policy |
| Participants | Roy Keane, Mick McCarthy, Bertie Ahern |
| Outcome | Dismissal of Roy Keane |
| Inquiries | FAI Genesis Report |
| Litigation | None |
The Saipan incident was a public quarrel in May 2002 between Republic of Ireland national football team's captain Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy when the team was preparing in Saipan for its matches in Japan in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. It resulted in Keane, a key player, being sent home from the squad. The incident divided public opinion in Ireland regarding who was to blame.