Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan has died

Legendary English soccer player and two-time Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 76. He had previously announced that he was battling stage 4 cancer.

The footballer’s family announced his death. A statement noted that Keegan died surrounded by his loved ones after his battle with cancer.

Kevin Keegan played for Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle, Southampton, and other clubs. In 1978 and 1979, he won the Ballon d’Or.

After retiring as a player, Keegan worked as a coach, leading the England national team and a number of clubs.

Source: Sky Sports.

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