Former England football manager Kevin Keegan has died
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Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75.
He was regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and was nicknamed "mighty mouse".
Kevin Keegan had announced he had cancer in June.
His family says Kevin "was a much loved husband, father and grandfather".
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Who is Kevin Keegan?
Kevin Keegan played at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle during his playing career.
He later went on to manage Newcastle, Fulham, Manchester City and England.
Keegan was a double Ballon d'Or winner, which is an award for the best footballer of the year, winning the prize in 1978 and 1979.
He's one of only four English players to have won the award to date.
Keegan both captained and managed England
Newcastle United has paid tribute to the footballing legend, and said Keegan was "one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club's history".
They went on to say that his impact "will live on in the memories he created with club and country".
Liverpool FC, where Keegan played between 1971 and 1977, said Keegan's "spirit and remarkable contribution will be forever etched in our history and his legacy will live on".
England and Manchester City also sent their condolences to the Keegan family.
