Former England manager Terry Venables has passed away at the age of 80 following a prolonged illness. Venables served as the national team’s coach from 1994 to 1996, notably taking the team to the semi-finals of Euro 96, held in the UK. The late football coach also held managerial positions at Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, and the Australian national team.
In a statement, Venables’ family asked for privacy following the loss of the “colourful and charismatic leader” who had brought so much joy and inspiration to their lives. Venables was a winner of La Liga, having led Barcelona to the European Cup final, and also won the FA Cup with Tottenham.
Former England captain Gary Lineker signed for and played for both Barcelona and Spurs under Venables’ tutelage. He expressed his sadness at the news of the coach’s passing, saying that Venables was not just a great manager but also a vibrant, witty, and charming friend who will be greatly missed.
Venables’ Euro 96 squad also included former England skipper Alan Shearer, who hailed the late coach as “amazing” and offered his condolences to the family. Current England head coach Gareth Southgate described Venables as an outstanding coach with an excellent tactical mind who was capable of managing all players, from young talent to established stars.
Tottenham Hotspur honored their former player and manager before the Aston Villa game by holding a minute’s applause, and both teams wore black armbands as a tribute to Venables. In a statement, the team expressed sadness at the loss of the legendary coach who had a deep and enduring impact on their history
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