Coverage dated July 20, 2026

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. He was 75. His death has been announced by former club Newcastle, where he had been both a player and coach.

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Reports & sources

14 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Kevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former Newcastle manager, dies aged 75 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Keegan revealed in June 2026 he had stage four cancer Starred for Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle and England Kevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was twice European football of the year and a stalwart member of Liverpool’s serial First Division and European champions in the 1970…

  2. BBC News

    Kevin Keegan, Liverpool footballer who managed England and Newcastle United, dies aged 75 (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    The former England captain and manager revealed seven weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75 (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died. He was 75. His death has been announced by former club Newcastle, where he had been both a player and coach.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Former England manager and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Keegan dies aged 75 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Kevin Keegan, the iconic striker for Liverpool, Newcastle and England, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year.

  5. BBC News

    Popular and passionate: Keegan's memorable football career (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    England and Liverpool football legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    English former striker and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. He was a two-time European footballer of the year with Hamburg.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    England and Liverpool foortball legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    English former striker and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer. He was a two-time European footballer of the year with Hamburg.

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