Newcastle and Liverpool honor Kevin Keegan before Premier League opener
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Newcastle United and Liverpool held a joint tribute to Kevin Keegan prior to their Premier League match at St James' Park on August 23, 2026. Keegan, who passed away last month at age 75, played for both clubs and managed Newcastle. His family attended the tribute, which included former players, a display of shirts, and a video honoring his legacy. Fans and players participated in a minute's applause as heartfelt messages from Keegan's family were read, underscoring his impact on football.
- •Kevin Keegan passed away at age 75 after battling cancer.
- •Both sets of supporters participated in the tribute ceremony.
- •Former players and Keegan's family attended the match.
- •Players wore 'Keegan 7' shirts during warm-ups.
- •A large tifo and mosaic honored Keegan's legacy.
- 3:53 PMBBC Sport — Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan
"Both Newcastle and Liverpool pay tribute to their legendary player on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
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