Kevin Keegan, English football legend and double Ballon d'Or winner, dies at 75

Kevin Keegan, the iconic English footballer and double Ballon d'Or winner, has died at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer, his family announced on Monday. Keegan, who revealed he had stage 4 cancer last month, passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters Source: euronewses.

Football career

Keegan was one of the most decorated English players of his generation. He won the European Cup with Liverpool in 1977, along with three English league titles and two UEFA Cups. After moving to Hamburger SV in 1977, he won the Bundesliga and earned back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards in 1978 and 1979 Source: abces. He earned 63 caps for England, scoring 21 goals, and played in the 1982 World Cup Source: infobae.

Managerial career

After retiring, Keegan managed Newcastle United (1992–1997 and 2008), taking them from the second division to a near-Premier League title in 1996, finishing second to Manchester United Source: elcolombiano. He also managed Fulham, Manchester City, and the England national team (1999–2000), resigning after a World Cup qualifier loss to Germany. Some sources incorrectly list him as having managed Manchester United, but this is not correct Source: elespanol.

Tributes and legacy

Clubs across England and Germany paid tribute. Liverpool called him "legendary" and said his "spirit and remarkable contribution will be forever etched in our history" Source: elespanol. Newcastle described him as "one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club's history" Source: infobae. Hamburger SV hailed him as "one of the best footballers ever to wear the diamond (crest) on their chest" Source: listindiario.