Kevin Keegan: The former England captain and manager has been diagnosed with stage four cancer

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has revealed that he has stage four cancer.

Stage four is the most advanced stage of cancer, and it means that the disease has spread to other parts of the body.

Keegan’s family revealed that he was initially battling cancer In January, the 75-year-old was admitted to the hospital after “further evaluation of persistent abdominal symptoms.”

The football world has since rallied around the two-time European Footballer of the Year, who has been undergoing treatment in recent months.

Keegan was given an emotional standing ovation when he returned in his first public appearance since the news. Newcastle For a live event.

“I was in a car accident and had to have surgery because of it.”Newcastle United The forward and manager spoke on stage at the Tyne Theater and Opera House.

“When they did the scan for the surgery, they found out I had cancer. They told me they had the absolute best doctor to fight what you found, which was stage four cancer.

“So I went to meet him. He was a Liverpool Supporter So I knew I wasn’t going alone.

“He said, ‘Kevin, this new treatment, I’ve got a high strike rate.’ ‘What’s your strike rate?’ He said “33%”. I thought it would be 80%, 90%. 33%!

“I’m still here.”

Keegan enjoyed magic. LiverpoolHamburg, Southampton and Newcastle As a player during an amazing career.

Later, he continued to be in charge Newcastle, FulhamEngland and Manchester City As a manager.

Keegan is one of the most transformative figures in NewcastleThe mastermind behind the entertainer who won the Premier League title in 1996

Such is his position that current head coach Eddie Howe reached out to Keegan when he found the team Newcastle Try to work in 2021 and get the inside line on the club and the mindset needed to succeed.

Howe has endured a difficult league season after the Magpies finished 12th in the Premier League table.

But Keegan, “the first manager to win anything since most of us have been alive” after lifting the league title last season, is persistently at the back.

Keegan has been left with an open invitation to return to St James’ Park and although he “knew he had to go in”, the club legend reiterated that he “wants to say goodbye” following his departure in 2009 with no games at the stadium.

But he has no desire for a statue to be placed outside the ground.

“You have to wait until I die, I’m afraid,” he added.

“I’m never against the statues outside, but it doesn’t mean that much to me.

“My statue is your way of receiving me.”

In the statement Newcastle They sent their “heartfelt support” and “warmest wishes” to Keegan and his family following the diagnosis.

“Kevin has a special and beloved place in history Newcastle UnitedAnd in the hearts of our fans,” it reads.

“His passion, leadership and connection to the club and city have shaped some of our most memorable moments.

“Everyone at the club is behind Kevin and sending strength and best wishes to him and his family on his journey ahead.

“Kevin will always have a warm welcome at St James’ Park and we hope to see him again soon.”