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The former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer.
The 74-year-old was recently admitted to hospital after presenting abdominal symptoms and tests have shown he has the disease for which he will undergo treatment.
A statement from Keegan’s family, shared by Newcastle, read: “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.
“During this difficult time, the family are requesting privacy, and will be making no further comment.”
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Keegan enjoyed a successful playing career including three league titles, a European Cup, the FA Cup and two Uefa Cups with Liverpool, the Bundesliga title with Hamburg, as well as consecutive Ballon d’Or wins in 1978 and 1979. He won 63 England caps, scoring 21 goals, playing at the 1982 World Cup and was also later captain of the national team.
He later moved into management with the first of two spells at Newcastle in 1992, and after managing Fulham from 1997-99, succeeded Glenn Hoddle as England manager from 1999-2000 before four years at Manchester City and a brief return to St James’ Park in 2008.
