English football legend Kevin Keegan, one of the greatest players of the 1970s, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and Champions League victor with Liverpool, has died of cancer at the age of 75, his family announced on Monday.
Nicknamed “Mighty Mouse” for his small stature (1.73m) and fighting spirit, he later became a beloved manager at Newcastle, before experiencing more mixed results, notably as the head coach of the England national team (1999-2000).
Keegan was a key architect of Liverpool’s golden era, winning three English league titles (1973, 1976, 1977). He crowned his six-year spell at Anfield with the 1977 European Cup title. He also left painful memories for Saint-Étienne fans, having scored in the 2nd minute of the fatal semi-final second leg (3-1) at Anfield.
He later shone in Germany with Hamburg, where his performances earned him the 1978 and 1979 Ballon d’Or awards, before returning to England to finish his playing career at Newcastle in 1984.
Born in 1951 to a miner’s family in Armthorpe, Yorkshire, Keegan often emphasized hard work over natural talent. After his playing career, he became a successful manager, notably saving Newcastle from relegation and leading them to the top of the Premier League, where he remained a revered figure among the fans.
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