Overview
- A family statement said Keegan was admitted for ongoing abdominal symptoms and that tests confirmed cancer, with treatment to follow.
- Newcastle United published the statement and sent support, joined by messages from Liverpool, Manchester City, Fulham, the Premier League and England.
- Alan Shearer said Keegan appears in good spirits after contacting him this week.
- Keegan is a two-time Ballon d'Or winner who starred for Liverpool and Hamburg and later managed Newcastle, England, Fulham and Manchester City.
- The family has not disclosed the cancer type, despite some outlets reporting specifics.