Kevin Keegan, England and Liverpool football legend, dies at 75
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The death of Kevin Keegan, regarded as one of the greatest football players of his generation, was announced in a statement released by his family on Monday. The statement said Keegan had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments. Born in Doncaster, South Yorkshire on February 14, 1951, Keegan was signed by Liverpool manager Bill Shankly in 1971 and went on to win multiple titles with the club. He later played for Hamburg in the Bundesliga, where he was twice named European Footballer of the Year, and returned to England with Southampton and Newcastle. Keegan also managed Newcastle, Fulham, England, and Manchester City before retiring from management.
What’s reported
Kevin Keegan died at age 75, according to a family statement released on Monday.
He had been battling cancer, which his family revealed in January had spread to stage four.
Keegan was a double Ballon d'Or winner, winning the award in 1978 and 1979 while at Hamburg.
At Liverpool, he won the First Division title three times, the FA Cup, the UEFA Cup twice, and the 1977 European Cup.
He made 323 appearances and scored 100 goals for Liverpool.
With Hamburg, he won the Bundesliga in 1978-79 and played in the 1980 European Cup final.
He earned 63 England caps, scoring 21 goals, and played at the 1982 World Cup.
Keegan managed Newcastle, Fulham, England, and Manchester City.
Key figures
Kevin Keegan, former footballer and manager
Bill Shankly, Liverpool manager who signed Keegan
John Toshack, Keegan's striking partner at Liverpool
Sources: dw.com
