Former English footballer and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75, media reports


FILE PHOTO: Football - Newcastle United v PSV Eindhoven Pre Season Friendly - St James Park - 6/8/08 Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Lee Smith Livepic/File Photo

July 20 (Reuters): Former English footballer and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, British media reported on Monday.

"It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," Keegan's family said in a statement, as quoted by Sky Sports.

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

"Kevin, a double Ballon D’Or winner, was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. The family would like to thank Kevin’s incredible medical team for all their support," it said.- Reuters

 

 

 

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