Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan

Kevin Keegan's family attended the Premier League season opener between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park, honoring the former England captain. Keegan, who played for both clubs before managing Newcastle, passed away last month at the age of 75 following a cancer battle. His family, former teammates, and supporters from both sides came together to pay tribute to the legendary footballer.

During the warm-up, players from both teams wore "7" on their shirts in Keegan's honor. A mosaic of over 500 shirts outside St James' Park and a tribute video were displayed as part of the pre-match celebrations. Liverpool supporters also joined in the tribute efforts.

A large display of "Kev 7" appeared in various stands, including a massive tifo of "King Kev" in the East Stand and a memorable quote: "I want people to dream about their football club. They should. We should all be dreamers at heart." The teams and fans joined together in an emotional minute's applause, with Keegan's family expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support during this difficult time.

The family's open letter thanked fans for bringing comfort during these challenging days and shared the impact Keegan had on the footballing world. The sea of black and white shirts and scarves, along with colors from other clubs, reminded everyone of Keegan's significance. The moment was somber but filled with pride and love as they read personal and heartfelt messages from fans. For Keegan's grandchildren, the tributes brought memories of their grandfather to life.