Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 21 Jul 2026
Ferguson says Keegan built Newcastle's greatest team
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Kevin Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" as he paid tribute to his former rival.
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