Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after cancer diagnosis

Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his family has announced. The former England player and manager had been dealing with cancer, with his family saying he was with his wife and daughters at the end.

Keegan leaves one of English football’s most distinctive legacies: a two-time Ballon d’Or winner, a key figure in Liverpool’s successful 1970s side, and later a major name at Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United. He also won 63 England caps, scored 21 international goals, captained the national team and later managed England from 1999 to 2000.

His club career as a manager was especially tied to Newcastle, where he took the team from the second tier back to the Premier League and led the memorable 1995-96 title challenge. He also managed Fulham and Manchester City.

Newcastle United said they were mourning one of the most important figures in the club’s history and indicated that a lasting tribute will be considered. Keegan’s family thanked his medical team and asked for privacy during a difficult period.