League: Bundesliga Sport: Soccer Country: Germany Category: Scores & Results

Hamburg honors Kevin Keegan following his passing at age 75

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:18 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Hamburg honors Kevin Keegan following his passing at age 75

Summary

Hamburger SV paid tribute to former player Kevin Keegan on July 20, after he passed away at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer. The club recognized him as one of the best footballers to represent them and expressed sorrow for the loss of an influential figure in world football. Keegan played for Hamburg from 1977 to 1980, contributing to their Bundesliga title win in 1979. His family confirmed his diagnosis and treatment for cancer earlier this year, and they were by his side when he died.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Kevin Keegan passed away at age 75 on July 20, 2026.
•He played for Hamburger SV from 1977 to 1980.
•Keegan helped Hamburg win the Bundesliga title in 1979.
•Hamburg called Keegan one of the best footballers ever to play for them.
•He was surrounded by family during his final moments.

Latest Updates

4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Hamburg calls Keegan 'one of the best' after England great dies

What they're saying

"
German football club Hamburger SV paid tribute on Monday to former player Kevin Keegan after the England great died at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer. "The Bundesliga club mourns one of the best footballers ever to wear the club's diamond crest," Hamburg said in a statement.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Bundesliga Soccer