Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan

Kevin Keegan's family attended a football match between Newcastle United and Liverpool as a tribute to the former England captain, who passed away at the age of 75 after battling cancer. Keegan, who played for both clubs before managing Newcastle, died last month. The Everton derby took place at St James' Park, marking the first time the teams met since Keegan's passing.

Keegan's family, including his former players, were present in the directors' box. During the warm-up, players from both teams wore the number 7 on their shirts, and a mosaic of over 500 shirts was displayed in the center circle. A tribute video and a large display by supporters' group Wor Flags adorned the stadium, with every seat lit up in the Leazes End and a memorable quote from Keegan in the East Stand.

Fans joined together in a minute's applause for Keegan, and his family expressed their gratitude to supporters for providing comfort during this difficult time. The open letter thanked people for the sea of black and white shirts and scarves, symbolizing the impact Keegan had on the footballing world.