English football legend Kevin Keegan passes away

2026-07-20 17:33:07Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

English football legend Kevin Keegan passes away

English football legend Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, just seven weeks after publicly announcing he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. The news was confirmed by his family, who said the former footballer and manager passed away surrounded by his wife and two daughters.

Keegan is considered one of the greatest figures in the history of English football. During his playing career, he wore the shirts of Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United, winning a number of trophies and leaving his mark at each club he played for.

One of the greatest individual achievements of his career was winning the Ballon d'Or for two consecutive years, an award that established him among the best footballers of his generation. He was also captain of the England national team and one of the most respected players in European football.

After his playing career ended, Keegan enjoyed success as a manager, managing Newcastle United, Fulham, the England national team and Manchester City. He remains particularly beloved by Newcastle fans, where he not only played but also restored the club to the top of English football during his time as manager.

Newcastle United described Keegan as "one of the most iconic, influential and beloved figures in the club's history". The club stressed that he was "more than a legendary footballer and manager, he was the heart of Newcastle United for generations of fans".


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