"The 74-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or in 1978 and 1979, enjoyed a wonderful playing career, starting out at Scunthorpe before spells at Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle. He returned to Tyneside for two spells as manager, including one between 1992 and 1997 in which Newcastle became genuine title contenders only to fall short. He managed the Three Lions between 1999 and 2000 but resigned after England lost 1-0 to Germany in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley."
"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."
Kevin Keegan, aged 74, has been diagnosed with cancer following hospital investigations for ongoing abdominal symptoms. Medical evaluations revealed the diagnosis and he will undergo treatment. He is grateful to the medical team for their intervention and care. The family has requested privacy during treatment and will make no further comment. Keegan won the Ballon d'Or in 1978 and 1979 and had a distinguished playing career at Scunthorpe, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle. He managed Newcastle in two spells, including 1992–1997, managed England from 1999–2000, and returned to Newcastle again after a spell at Manchester City.
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