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Kevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former Newcastle manager, dies aged 75

Kevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former Newcastle manager, dies aged 75

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Keegan revealed in June 2026 he had stage four cancer Starred for Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle and England Kevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was twice named European Footballer of the Year, has died aged 75. As a player, Keegan illuminated countless matches and in the 1970s proved a stalwart m

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Keegan revealed in June 2026 he had stage four cancer Starred for Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle and England Kevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was twice named European Footballer of the Year, has died aged 75.

As a player, Keegan illuminated countless matches and in the 1970s proved a stalwart member of Liverpool’s serial domestic and European trophy winning team.

Keegan’s family announced in January that he had cancer and, seven weeks ago, he himself revealed that it was stage four, the most advanced form of the disease. “A double Ballon d’Or winner, Kevin was a much loved husband, father and grandfather,” read a statement. “The family would like to thank Kevin’s incredible medical team for all their support.

This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy.” Continue reading...

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