前英格兰国家队队长及主教练凯文·基冈（Kevin Keegan）于周一去世，享年75岁 [2]。其家人确认他因四期癌症离世，基冈曾于今年1月确诊，并于6月公开了病情 [1]。纽卡斯尔联队作为其前俱乐部，也正式证实了这一消息 [2]。
基冈是英格兰足球历史上最杰出的球员之一，也是英国仅有的四位获得金球奖的球员之一 [2]。他分别在1978年和1979年两次捧起金球奖奖杯 [1]。在职业生涯中，他曾效力于利物浦、汉堡、南安普顿和纽卡斯尔联等豪门俱乐部，并随队赢得过欧洲冠军杯冠军 [2]。
作为国脚，基冈代表英格兰出场63次，打进21球 [1]。退役后，他执教过英格兰国家队以及多家英超球队，包括纽卡斯尔联和曼城 [2]。他在执教英格兰队至2000年欧洲杯后辞职 [1]。
基冈的逝世引发了多方哀悼，多家俱乐部及政界人士对此表示悲痛 [1]。为纪念这位传奇人物，英格兰队将在9月26日于温布利球场对阵西班牙的欧国联比赛中举行特别仪式 [1]。
Kevin Keegan, a former England captain and manager who became one of the country's most celebrated football figures, has died at the age of 75 [1][2]. His passing was confirmed by his family and his former club, Newcastle United, on Monday [2]. The legendary player had been battling stage four cancer, a diagnosis he received in January and publicly disclosed in June [1][2].
Keegan is remembered as one of England's greatest players, distinguished by winning the Ballon d'Or twice, in 1978 and 1979 [1]. He was among only four English players to achieve this honor [1][2]. During his playing career, he represented top clubs including Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton, and Newcastle United, while also securing a European Cup title [2]. On the international stage, he earned 63 caps for England, scoring 21 goals [1].
Beyond his playing achievements, Keegan served as the manager of the England national team until he resigned following the Euro 2000 tournament [1]. His managerial career also included stints at Newcastle United, Manchester City, and other Premier League sides [2].
In tribute to his legacy, the England team is scheduled to honor Keegan during their UEFA Nations League match against Spain at Wembley Stadium on September 26 [1]. Tributes have poured in from numerous clubs and political figures following the announcement of his death [1].