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Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Newcastle United and Liverpool Football Club released statements honoring Kevin Keegan on the opening weekend of the 2026 Premier League season. Keegan played for both clubs during his career, winning the First Division title with Liverpool in 1977 and 1979, and later managing Newcastle United from 1992 to 1997. The exact nature and timing of the tributes were not specified in available reports.