Former England captain Kevin Keegan dies at 75

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan died on Thursday at the age of 75, just seven weeks after publicly confirming a diagnosis of stage‑four cancer. Keegan, who was diagnosed in early May, had been undergoing treatment while remaining in contact with family, friends and former colleagues. His death was confirmed by his family in a brief statement that expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and asked for privacy during their mourning.

Keegan’s football career spanned more than two decades, beginning with his debut for Liverpool in 1971 and later starring for Hamburger SV, where he won the 1979 European Cup. He earned 63 caps for England, captaining the national side from 1976 to 1979, and later managed clubs including Newcastle United, Fulham and Manchester City. Widely respected for his charismatic leadership on and off the pitch, Keegan leaves a legacy as one of England’s most celebrated football figures.