Tributes pour in for Kevin Keegan after death aged 75 - recap
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But nothing summed the man up as much as the manner in which he left a job he clearly loved so much.Read the full tribute here.Kevin Keegan for Liverpool against QPR in 1977(Image: Mirrorpix)Today17:08 BSTHamburger SV 'mourn the loss' of King KevNicknamed King Kev and Mighty Mouse, the legendary forward moved to Hamburger SV following his decorated time at Liverpool.Paying tribute to their former player, the German side said: "We mourn the loss of Kevin Keegan."The English football icon has passed away at the age of 75 due to the consequences of his cancer illness. He said: "Incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin Keegan."A truly remarkable footballer and manager who inspired generations with his talent, passion and love of the game.
He said: "A member of the club's hall of fame, Keegan started his career with Scunthorpe after coming through the youth ranks before breaking into the first team and surpassing 100 appearances for United between 1968 and 1971, scoring 24 times during his three-year stint at the Old Show Ground that saw him attract attention from Bill Shankly's Liverpool side."The tribute continued: "With a constant smile on his face, Keegan returned to the Attis Arena in late 2025 to witness the matchday atmosphere once again, giving the Scunthorpe players a pre-match team talk using his inspirational demeanour, before taking time to speak to each and every person he encountered, highlighting his brilliant personality."Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to all of 'King Kev's' family, friends and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time."Today16:48 BSTFull tribute to Keegan's life and legacy later this yearEngland will pay tribute to Kevin Keegan's "life and legacy" in September.England are due to host World Cup winners Spain at Wembley in September where the national team will celebrate the life of Kevin Keegan, a spokesperson said.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday16:45 BSTPhotos of 'King Kev' through the years for Liverpool(Image: mirrorpix)Celebrations for LIverpool as they win their first European trophy with Kevin Keegan carried on fans shoulders after they invaded the pitch in 1973(Image: Mirrorpix)Kevin Keegan (R) of Liverpool is closely marked by Everton's Mick Barnard in 1972(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Kevin Keegan in 1977 arriving in Zurich(Image: Mirrorpix)Today16:37 BST'Sleep easy Boss', as Shearer shares emotional tributeNewcastle legend and Premier League all-time top goalscorer Alan Shearer shared an emotional tribute to his former manager.In the short statement, Shearer reposted the Newcastle tribute and said: "My Hero. Rest in peace, Kevin."Today16:10 BST'His indomitable spirit and remarkable contribution will be forever etched in our history', as LFC pay tributeIn a tribute shared online, Liverpool FC said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary Kevin Keegan and mourn his loss.
Our thoughts are with Kevin’s family and friends at this very difficult time."Today16:03 BSTEngland pay tribute to legendary forwardA statement from the England national team said: "We are incredibly saddened by the news that Kevin Keegan OBE has passed away. He was so much more than an Entertainer."It continued: "At this profoundly sad time, we send our love and deepest sympathy to Kevin’s wife Jean, his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him."Today, we mourn the loss of a true giant of our history, and at the appropriate moment, we will carefully consider how we shape a lasting tribute to Kevin’s remarkable life and legacy."Rest in peace, King Kev."Today15:56 BSTEverton pay tributeA spokesperson for Everton FC said on X: "Everyone at Everton is saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin Keegan.