Former Newcastle United manager, Kevin Keegan, has been diagnosed with cancer, Afrosport reports.
The 74-year-old had two spells at St. James’ Park, first between 1992 and 1997 when he led them to a second place finish during the 1995-96 campaign and again in 2008.
He took over as England manager in 1999 but failed to advance past the group stage at Euro 2000, resigning later that year after a defeat to Germany at the old Wembley Stadium.
He also managed Fulham between 1997 and 1999 and also Manchester City between 2001 and 2005.
Newcastle in a statement said: “Kevin Keegan was recently hospitalised for further assessment of persistent abdominal symptoms. These tests confirmed a cancer diagnosis, and Kevin will begin treatment.”
As a player, Keegan he enjoyed spells at Liverpool and Hamburg. He secured three First Division titles, a European Cup, two UEFA Cups, and an FA Cup with Liverpool. He later won the Bundesliga with Hamburg and was twice named European Footballer of the Year, before returning to England to play for Southampton and Newcastle.
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Known as “King Kev,” he netted 204 goals in 592 league appearances. He earned 63 caps for England, scoring 21 goals, and captained the national team 31 times.
