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Former England captain and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan dies at 75

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Former England captain and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan dies at 75
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Legendary English footballer Kevin Keegan has passed away at age 75 following a battle with stage four cancer. A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, Keegan was a cultural icon who played for Liverpool and Hamburger SV.

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Marks the loss of one of the most influential figures in 20th-century European football history.

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Kevin Keegan, one of English football's most iconic figures, has died at the age of 75 after battling stage four cancer.The news was confirmed by Newcastle United, the club where Keegan became a legend both as a player and manager. Last month, Keegan had publicly revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer."One of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club's history," Newcastle said in a tribute.A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, Keegan enjoyed a glittering playing career that saw him captain England, lift the European Cup with Liverpool and become one of only four Englishmen to win football's most prestigious individual honour.Beyond his achievements on the pitch, Keegan became a cultural icon during the 1970s. His trademark perm hairstyle inspired footballers across Europe, while his celebrity status extended into television, music and advertising.

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