Football tributes for Liverpool and England legend, reaction, career, obituary
Football legend Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer. Tributes from the sporting world and public figures have poured in to honor his legacy as a player and manager.
Why it matters
Keegan was a highly influential figure in English football, and his death marks the loss of a significant cultural icon.
FOOTBALL ‘Immense sadness’: Tributes flow for football legend as ‘giant of the game’ dies Paredes launches INSANE attack on Spain | 00:18 AFP from Afp July 21st, 2026 7:22 am Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.
Keegan, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, was diagnosed with stage four cancer and underwent treatment in January.
Tszyu v Spence Jr. | Sunday July 26 from 11am AEST | Tim Tszyu takes on the biggest name in his career so far - future hall-of-famer Errol Spence Jr, in a can’t miss event for boxing fans around the world. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports .
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in