Former English footballer and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75
His family said the former England player and manager had been battling cancer and asked for privacy during this difficult time.
- Former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan died aged 75 on Monday, his family announced. He passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters after battling stage-four cancer.
- Born in 1951, Keegan forged a legendary playing career, winning three First Division titles and a European Cup with Liverpool before securing consecutive Ballon d'Or awards in 1978 and 1979 at Hamburg.
- As a manager, Keegan transformed Newcastle United in 1992, guiding the 'Entertainers' to Premier League prominence, and later managed Fulham, England, and Manchester City across his 16-year coaching career.
- Tributes poured in from across football, with Prince William calling Keegan "a truly remarkable footballer and manager," while Newcastle United described him as "the beating heart of Newcastle United for generations of supporters."
- Newcastle United officials stated they will "carefully consider" how best to honor Keegan and build a lasting tribute reflecting his "remarkable life" and legacy in football.
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Former England football captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies
Newcastle United coach Kevin Keegan in 2008. Photo: Action Images / Jason Cairnduff Livepic/File Photo Former England football captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his former club Newcastle United has announced.
Former English footballer and coach Kevin Keegan is dead. He died at the age of 75 due to cancer, as several media reported citing his family.
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