Top Liverpool legend di£s after battling cancer

Top Liverpool legend dies after battling cancer

Kevin Keegan, Liverpool and Newcastle United legend, has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.

Keegan, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, was diagnosed with stage four cancer and underwent treatment in January.

He became one of only four Englishmen to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award during a glittering playing career, while his colourful time as a manager included reviving Newcastle.

“It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” a statement from Keegan’s family said.

“Kevin, a double Ballon d’Or winner, was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather.

“The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.”

Keegan, a dynamic striker nicknamed “mighty mouse”, won the English top-flight title three times with Liverpool after starting his legendary career with lowly Scunthorpe.

He also won the European Cup in 1977 and the FA Cup in 1974 during an iconic six-year spell on Merseyside before joining German club Hamburg in 1977.

Keegan, who scored 21 goals in 63 games for England, won the Bundesliga title with Hamburg in 1979 and helped them reach the European Cup final the following year.

He was voted the European Player of the Year in 1978 and 1979.

In their tribute, Liverpool said Keegan will be forever etched in the club’s history.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan and mourn his loss,” the club said.