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Liverpool plans tributes for Kevin Keegan across multiple matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:47 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Liverpool plans tributes for Kevin Keegan across multiple matches

Summary

Liverpool will honor club legend Kevin Keegan, who passed away last month at 75, during three fixtures. The tributes include a minute's silence and a special fan mosaic before their first home match against Nottingham Forest on 29 August. Additionally, Liverpool is coordinating with Newcastle United for tributes at their Premier League season opener on 23 August. A commemorative matchday program will also feature a cover dedicated to Keegan ahead of a pre-season friendly against AS Monaco on 9 August.

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Key Details

•Kevin Keegan died at 75 last month.
•Liverpool will pay tribute during matches on 9, 23, and 29 August.
•Tributes include black armbands, a special mosaic, and a minute's silence.
•Liverpool is collaborating with Newcastle for pre-match tributes.
•A commemorative cover will appear in the matchday program against AS Monaco.

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1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool will honour Keegan in three separate fixtures

What they're saying

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Liverpool have confirmed a series of tributes that will take place to honour club legend Kevin Keegan, who died at the age of 75 last month. After completing a move from Scunthorpe United in 1971, Keegan won three league titles, the European Cup, two Uefa Cups and the FA Cup during a trophy-laden six years at Anfield. In a club statement, Liverpool confirmed they are in communication with Newcastle United "regarding special tributes" before their Premier League season opener on 23 August.
— Yahoo Sports

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