Former Newcastle and England supervisor Kevin Keegan has been identified with most cancers.
The 74-year-old was just lately admitted to hospital with “ongoing abdominal symptoms” and assessments have proven he has the illness, which he’s now to endure remedy for.
A press release from Keegan’s household learn: “Kevin Keegan was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms.
“These investigations have revealed a analysis of most cancers, for which Kevin will endure remedy.
“Kevin is grateful to the medical team for their intervention and ongoing care.
“Throughout this tough time, the household are requesting privateness, and might be making no additional remark.”
Newcastle shared the family statement and sent a message of support to Keegan, who both played for and managed the Tyneside club.
“King Kev. We’re with you each step of the best way. Hoping for a full and speedy restoration,” the Premier League club’s statement on social media read.
Keegan started his career at Scunthorpe before being signed for Liverpool by Bill Shankly in 1971, going on to win the First Division title three times as well as the FA Cup, the UEFA Cup twice and the 1977 European Cup.
Liverpool shared a message of support for their former player, which read: “All of us at Liverpool Soccer Membership and official former gamers affiliation Without end Reds ship our greatest needs to Kevin, his household and mates.”
Keegan was twice named European Footballer of the Yr whereas at German membership Hamburg and returned to England to play for Southampton and Newcastle earlier than retiring as a participant in 1984.
He gained 63 England caps, scoring 21 objectives, enjoying on the 1982 World Cup and was additionally later captain of the nationwide group.
In 1992, Keegan made his first step into administration at his former membership Newcastle, guiding them into the Premier League and to inside touching distance of the 1995-96 title solely to overlook out to Manchester United.
After leaving St James’ Park in January 1997, a short stint at Fulham adopted earlier than he grew to become England supervisor in 1999, having initially taken on the job following Glenn Hoddle’s departure.
Having overseen a disappointing Euro 2000 marketing campaign, Keegan resigned on the again of defeat by Germany at Wembley Stadium, the final match on the nationwide stadium earlier than it was rebuilt.
A spell at Manchester Metropolis adopted, however Keegan left the membership in March 2005, initially asserting his retirement from soccer.
Keegan made an emotional return to Newcastle in 2008, however solely lasted eight months following tensions with the board and proprietor Mike Ashley.
