HSV icon Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
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Former Hamburger SV icon and England international Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 after an ongoing battle with cancer.
The versatile attacker joined HSV back in 1977 and went on to help the club to an unprecedented Bundesliga title in 1978-79.
At the time, Keegan's transfer from Liverpool FC to Hamburg shattered the British transfer record, costing around £500,000 (€589,000).
During his spell at the Red Shorts, Keegan won the European Footballer of the Year Award (now called the Balon d'Or) twice in three seasons.
He also came close to guiding HSV to their first European Cup in the 1980 final defeat to Notts Forest – HSV would eventually win it 1982-83.
His family's statement said: "It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.
"The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.
"Kevin, a double Ballon D'or winner, was a much loved husband, father and grandfather. The family would like to thank Kevin's incredible medical team for all their support.
"This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy.”
In June, Keegan shared that he had stage four cancer. It came six months after his family first announced that he was first diagnosed.
Over his career, Keegan also played for Scunthorpe United, Liverpool FC, Southampton FC, Newcastle United and Blacktown City.
