Hamburg remembers Keegan and Seeler at pre-season training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
SV Hamburg held a minute's silence during their pre-season camp in Längenfeld, Austria, on July 21, 2026. The tribute honored Kevin Keegan, who played for the club from 1977 to 1980 and recently passed away at age 75, and Uwe Seeler, on the fourth anniversary of his death. Hamburg board member Eric Huwer praised both players, highlighting their lasting influence on the club and football. Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson also expressed his respect for Keegan, acknowledging his significant contributions to Newcastle during the 1990s.
- •Hamburg held a minute's silence for Kevin Keegan and Uwe Seeler.
- •Keegan passed away on July 20, 2026, aged 75.
- •The tribute took place during a pre-season training camp.
- •Eric Huwer acknowledged their impact on Hamburg and football.
- •Alex Ferguson shared his respect for Keegan's achievements.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Hamburg salute Kevin Keegan with special applause round: “In heaven, they still play football.”
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Hamburg hold minute's silence for Keegan as Ferguson lauds rival
"SV Hamburg players and coaches held a minute's silence at their pre-season training camp in Längenfeld, Austria on Tuesday in memory of club icons Kevin Keegan and Uwe Seeler. Former England coach and star Keegan, who played for Hamburg from 1977 to 1980, died on Monday aged 75.
"Speaking to the team and fans prior to a training camp session in Längenfeld, Austria, Hamburg board member Dr. Eric Huwer became the latest Hamburg figure to pay tribute to recently deceased Hamburg...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 9:15 PMHamburg salute Kevin Keegan with special applause round: “In heaven, they still play football.”
Speaking to the team and fans prior to a training camp session in Längenfeld, Austria, Hamburg board member Dr. Eric Huwer became the latest Hamburg figure to pay tribute to recently deceased Hamburg...
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 12:03 PMHamburg hold minute's silence for Keegan as Ferguson lauds rival
SV Hamburg players and coaches held a minute's silence at their pre-season training camp in Längenfeld, Austria on Tuesday in memory of club icons Kevin Keegan and Uwe Seeler. Former England coach and star Keegan, who played for Hamburg from 1977 to 1980, died on Monday aged 75.
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