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 12. 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 12.
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 12. 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.
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