Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer, family confirms

Kevin Keegan, the 74-year-old former England player and coach, has been diagnosed with cancer after being hospitalized for abdominal symptoms, according to a statement from his family. Keegan, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and former captain of the national team, played for clubs including Liverpool, Hamburg, and Newcastle, later managing Newcastle and England among others. His family has requested privacy during this challenging time as he begins treatment. Keegan expressed gratitude for the medical team’s care.

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