Kevin Keegan, English Football Icon and Two-Time Ballon d'Or Winner, Dies of Cancer at 75
Kevin Keegan, a revered name in English football and a former England manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, has passed away at the age of 75. His death comes six months after he revealed his diagnosis with stage 4 cancer. In January 2026, his family had announced that following hospitalisation for abdominal symptoms, doctors had detected the illness.
A statement released by Keegan's family on Monday, July 20, confirmed his passing. "The former England international and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments," they stated.
A two-time recipient of the Ballon d'Or, in 1978 and 1979, Keegan excelled as a forward and midfielder throughout his career. He represented clubs such as Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg SV, Southampton, Newcastle United, and Blacktown City. His playing career, spanning from 1968 to 1985, saw him participate in over 750 club matches and earn 63 caps for the England national team. His trophy cabinet boasts numerous accolades, including three league titles with Liverpool (1973, 1975, 1977), a Bundesliga title with Hamburg (1979), and the European Cup in 1977 with Liverpool.
As a manager, Keegan achieved a unique distinction by winning the league title in his debut season with each of the three clubs he managed: Newcastle in 1993, Fulham (in the second division) in 1999, and Manchester City in 2002. He also served as the manager of the England national team, though his tenure was brief, lasting only a year and a half before his resignation prior to the 2002 World Cup.
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