Former England manager and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Keegan dies aged 75

Kevin Keegan, the former England manager and one of the most celebrated forwards of his generation, has died at the age of 75, according to Al Jazeera Latest.

Keegan was widely known for his distinguished playing career with Liverpool, Newcastle United and the England national team. He also won the Ballon d’Or twice, a rare achievement that placed him among football’s elite during his era.

The feed summary states that Keegan had been diagnosed with stage four cancer last year. No further details on his death were provided in the monitored public feed.

Keegan’s name remains closely linked with English football, both for his success on the pitch and for his later role in management, including his time in charge of England. His career left a lasting mark on supporters at Liverpool and Newcastle, as well as on fans who followed his international appearances.

This report is based on a monitored public feed and attributed to Al Jazeera Latest.

Source: Al Jazeera Latest - https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/20/former-england-manager-and-two-time-ballon-dor-winner-keegan-dies-aged-75?traffic_source=rss