Family Announces Death of Soccer Legend at 75

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Former Liverpool star Kevin Keegan has died from stage 4 cancer. “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” Keegan’s family announced in a statement on Monday. “Kevin had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.” The 75-year-old from https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c20z4d87vp3o" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c20z4d87vp3o">Armthorpe (about two hours north of Birmingham) began his career at Scunthorpe United before signing to join Liverpool FC in 1971.

There, “King Kevin” went on to win the First Division title three times, the FA Cup, the UEFA Cup twice, and the European Cup.

He also won consecutive Ballons d’Or in 1978 and 1979, making him the only British player to win the prestigious award more than once.

In addition to his time with Scunthorpe and Liverpool, the 5-foot-8 forward and attacking midfielder played for Hamburger SV, Southampton FC, and Newcastle United, and led the English National Team as captain with 63 match appearances.

Keegan retired at 33, later rejoining Newcastle United as a manager in 1992 and the English National Team as a manager in 1999. “Kevin was a much loved husband, father and grandfather,” the family’s statement continued. “This is a hugely difficult time.”

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