Kevin Keegan, the former England and Liverpool football star, has died at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer, his family announced on Monday.
Football Legend Passes Away
Keegan, who earned 63 caps for England and scored 21 goals, was one of the most iconic figures in British football. He played for Liverpool from 1971 to 1977, winning three First Division titles, two UEFA Cups, and the European Cup in 1977. He later played for Hamburg, Southampton, and Newcastle United.
Managerial Career
After retiring as a player, Keegan managed the England national team from 1999 to 2000, as well as Newcastle United, Fulham, and Manchester City. He was known for his passionate and attacking style of football.
Keegan was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1978 and 1979, and was named the FWA Footballer of the Year in 1976. He was also appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1982.
Tributes have poured in from across the football world, with former teammates and rivals expressing their sadness at the loss of a true legend.
