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Football legend Kevin Keegan, 74, has cancer
Daily Express
|January 08, 2026
LEGENDARY former England forward and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, his family announced yesterday.
The 74-year-old was recently admitted to hospital after suffering abdominal symptoms and tests have shown he has the disease, for which he is undergoing treatment.
Keegan had an illustrious playing career, starring as a forward for Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United.
He moved into management after ending his playing days and had stints in charge of Newcastle, Fulham, England and Manchester City.
A statement from Keegan’s family said: “Kevin Keegan was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms.
“These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment.
“Kevin is grateful to the medical team for their intervention and ongoing care.
This story is from the January 08, 2026 edition of Daily Express.
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