El exdelantero, de 75 años, contó que la enfermedad fue detectada tras una operación derivada de un accidente automovilístico.Ganador de dos Balones de Oro consecutivos, aseguró que enfrenta un tratamiento con una tasa de éxito estimada en el 33%.

Newcastle United and England icon Kevin Keegan was diagnosed with cancer at the start of the year, and the 75-year-old has now made a rare public appearance

The doctor told Kevin Keegan he had a tremendous strike rate at tackling the cancer that, last Christmas, left him floored, confined to bed and his family tearful.

The former Newcastle player and manager hopes to return to St James’ Park next season