Legendary Kevin Keegan Diagnosed with Cancer

Legendary footballer and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, his family announced.

Kevin Keegan, former striker for Liverpool and Hamburg, and former coach of the England National Team, Newcastle, Manchester City, and Fulham, has been admitted to hospital to begin treatment.

"Kevin has recently been admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms. These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment," his family said in a statement.

Kevin Keegan, born in 1951, was a star for Liverpool from 1971 to 1977 and a key member of the England National Team with 63 appearances and 21 goals. He won the European Champions Cup in 1977 and the UEFA Cup in 1973 and 1976 with Liverpool. In 1978 and 1979, he won the Ballon d'Or.