"Kevin Keegan was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms. These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment. Kevin is grateful to the medical team for their intervention and ongoing care. During this difficult time, the family are requesting privacy, and will be making no further comment."
"Keegan started his career at Scunthorpe before being signed for Liverpool by Bill Shankly in 1971, going on to win the First Division title three times as well as the FA Cup, the UEFA Cup twice and the 1977 European Cup. Keegan was twice named European Footballer of the Year while at German club Hamburg and returned to England to play for Southampton and Newcastle before retiring as a player in 1984."
"In 1992, Keegan made his first step into management at his former club Newcastle, guiding them into the Premier League and to within touching distance of the 1995/96 title only to miss out to Manchester United. After leaving St James' Park in January 1997, a brief stint at Fulham followed before he became England manager in 1999, having initially taken on the job following Glenn Hoddle's departure. After overseeing a disappointing Euro 2000 campaign, Keegan resigned on the back of defeat by Germany at Wembley Stadium, the last match at the national stadium before"
Kevin Keegan, aged 74, was admitted to hospital with ongoing abdominal symptoms and subsequent investigations revealed a diagnosis of cancer. He will undergo treatment and the family expressed gratitude to the medical team while requesting privacy and making no further comment. Keegan began his playing career at Scunthorpe and was signed to Liverpool in 1971, winning multiple domestic and European trophies. He was twice named European Footballer of the Year at Hamburg, later played for Southampton and Newcastle, earned 63 England caps with 21 goals, and retired in 1984. He went on to manage Newcastle and England.
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