Kevin Keegan latest: Tuchel releases statement as Liverpool and Newcastle icon dies after cancer diagnosis | OneFootball

Football legend Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.

The former England player and manager, who was also a star player at Liverpool, Hamburg and Newcastle, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.

"It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75," a statement from Keegan's family read. "The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.

"Kevin, a double Ballon D'or winner, was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. The family would like to thank Kevin's incredible medical team for all their support. This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy."

Most revered for his feats as a manager at Newcastle and as a player at Liverpool, Keegan forged a successful career that included three First Division titles, one FA Cup, one European Cup, and two Uefa Cups as well as two Bundesliga titles between the years of 1968 and 1984. He also won the Ballon d’Or in 1978 and 1979.