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Liverpool and Newcastle legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Kevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was twice European football of the year and a stalwart member of Liverpool’s serial First Division and European champions in the 1970s, has died aged 75. Keegan’s family revealed in January 2026 that he had cancer, and in June he revealed himself that it was stage four, the most advanced stage. “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” read a family statement.

Soccer

Southampton kicked out of Championship playoff final and docked four points for spying

May 19, 2026 admin 0 Comments Championship, Championship play-off, Championship play-off final, Championship play-offs, EFL Championship, English football, English Football League, English football news, Hull City, Kim Hellberg, Middlesbrough, Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet Championship play-off final, Sky Bet Championship play-offs, Soccer, Soccer news, Southampton, Southampton spying, Spygate, The Championship, The Championship news, The Championship play-offs, The EFL, Tonda Eckert

Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs in the Championship season. Middlesbrough, beaten by Southampton in the semi-final, have been reinstated and will now play Hull City for a place in the Premier League. The EFL charged Saints with watching training sessions involving Oxford United and Ipswich Town, in addition to filming Middlesbrough as they prepared for the first leg of their play-off semi-final on 7 May.

FA Cup Soccer

Leeds draw Chelsea, Man City face Southampton in FA Cup semi-finals

April 5, 2026 admin 0 Comments 2026 FA Cup, Chelsea, FA Cup, FA Cup 2026, FA Cup draw, FA Cup news, FA Cup semi-final, FA Cup semi-finals, FA Cup semifinal, FA Cup Semifinals, FA Cup Semis, Leeds, Leeds United, Leeds v Chelsea, Man City, Manchester City, Manchester City v Southampton, Soccer, Soccer news, Southampton, The Emirates FA Cup

Leeds United will play Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years. Daniel Farke’s side beat Premier League relegation rivals West Ham 4-2 on penalties to progress after a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday. Last year’s beaten finalists Manchester City will take on Championship side Southampton in the other semi-final. The Saints, whose only FA Cup triumph was back in 1976, stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday.

FA Cup Match Report Soccer

Southampton stun Arsenal to reach FA Cup semis

April 4, 2026 admin 0 Comments Arsenal, FA Cup, FA Cup news, FA Cup quarter-final, FA Cup quarter-finals, FA Cup Quarterfinal, FA Cup Quarterfinals, Soccer, Soccer news, Southampton, Southampton 2-1 Arsenal

Arsenal were stung by a late goal from Southampton’s Shea Charles as the Premier League leaders fell to defeat in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The match was Arsenal’s first after their Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City, despite Arsenal dominating possession it was Southampton who were the side to create the better chances. They were duly rewarded, with exuberant celebrations breaking out at full-time at St Mary’s.

Premier League Soccer Transfers

Newcastle open talks to sign Southampton keeper Ramsdale

July 28, 2025 admin 0 Comments Aaron Ramsdale, Eddie Howe, goalkeeper transfer, James Trafford replacement, loan with option to buy, Newcastle United, NUFC target, Premier league transfers, Soccer, Soccer news, Southampton, transfer window 2025

Newcastle are in talks with Southampton over a move for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. The deal under discussion is for a loan with an option to buy. Personal terms are not expected to be a problem. There has been no official bid for Ramsdale at this stage. The Magpies have been searching for a ‘keeper to challenge their No 1 Nick Pope.

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