Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, his former membership Newcastle United stated on Monday.
Keegan’s household and Newcastle introduced in January that the two-time European Footballer of the Year was present process most cancers therapy, with out disclosing particulars of his sickness. In June, Keegan revealed he had stage 4 most cancers.
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history,” the Premier League membership stated in a press release.
“As a participant, he introduced world-class expertise, ambition and perception to St. James’ Park, serving to to rework perceptions of what Newcastle United might be.
“As a manager, he ignited our city. Kevin gave supporters hope and pride, and led a team whose style, spirit and passion captured the imagination of football fans around the world. He was so much more than an entertainer.”
One of English soccer’s most charismatic figures, Keegan loved a glittering enjoying profession as a ahead, successful a number of trophies with Liverpool earlier than starring in Germany with Hamburg. His achievements earned him the Ballon d’Or in 1978 and 1979.
He scored 21 targets in 63 appearances for England between 1972 and 1982, captaining the aspect 31 occasions.
Keegan later moved into administration, revitalizing Newcastle United and taking the membership to the brink of the Premier League title within the mid-Nineteen Nineties earlier than enduring a tougher spell as England manager.
“It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” Keegan’s household stated in a press release, as quoted by Sky Sports.
“The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.”
His demise marks the passing of some of the influential figures of his era in English soccer.
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