Kevin Keegan, the former England player and coach, has been diagnosed with cancer, his family said Wednesday. The 74-year-old Keegan was recently admitted to the hospital after presenting abdominal symptoms and has undergone further tests.

Hours after news of club legend's cancer diagnosis, Newcastle came back from behind three times and then scored again to beat Leeds

Raffi Quirke, the England and Sale Sharks scrum-half, is poised to become the latest high-profile Newcastle signing, joining the Red Bulls from the start of next season.

Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer. The 74-year-old was recently admitted to hospital after presenting abdominal symptoms and tests have shown he has the disease for which he is undergoing treatment.

Keegan, 74, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner and beloved former Newcastle player and manager, has been diagnosed with an unspecified cancer. ‘We’re all with you King Kev’ was displayed on the big screen ahead of kick-off while the entire ground applauded and fans sang, “Walking in a Keegan wonderland”.

Over four years ago, the city erupted as M&A swept Newcastle United into new hands. The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia had sealed a deal for perennial sleeping giant Newcastle United. Suddenly, a struggling club became the richest in the division, sparking Geordie celebration.

Iconic manager Kevin Keegan, famed for his time in charge of Newcastle, Liverpool and England, has been diagnosed with cancer, his family have revealed.