Kevin Keegan, ex-Liverpool and England star, dies at 75
Former Liverpool and England national team star Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after battling cancer. He was diagnosed with stage four cancer and underwent treatment last January. Keegan is considered one of the most prominent players of his generation, having won the English league title three times and the European Cup with Liverpool once between 1971 and 1977, before transferring to German club Hamburg in 1977. There, he won the Bundesliga in 1979 and led the team to the European final in 1980. He also received the Ballon d'Or twice while at Hamburg and achieved further success with Southampton and Newcastle United before moving into coaching. As a manager, he led Newcastle to promotion to the Premier League in 1993 and to second place in the 1996 season. He also managed national teams and clubs such as Fulham and Manchester City. His impact on English football was significant, with club statements expressing their sorrow at his passing.
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