July 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM
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Former England striker and coach Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75
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Former England player and coach Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75. This is reported by the media.
In January, the family of the Englishman, who was called "Mighty Mouse" during his career, announced that he had been diagnosed.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.
Kevin was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. The family sincerely thanks Kevin's incredible medical team for all their support. This is an extremely difficult time, so we ask for calm and respect for privacy," Keegan's family said in a statement.
During his career, Keegan played for Scunthorpe, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton, Newcastle and Blacktown City. He has 599 matches, 232 scored goals and 126 assists.
He won the Ballon d'Or twice during his performances in Germany in 1978 and 1979.
At the club level, Kevin became the champion of England and Germany, the winner of the FA Cup and Super Cup, the European Champions Cup and twice won the UEFA Cup.
After his playing career, Keegan became a coach and managed clubs such as Newcastle, Fulham and Manchester City, as well as the England national team. Together with the Magpies and the Burghers, he won the Championship, and with the Cottagers, the third league of England.

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