After battling a prolonged illness, former England manager Terry Venables has passed away at 80, as confirmed by his family.
Venables held the England manager position from 1994 to 1996, leading the team to the Euro 1996 semifinals, where they were eliminated by Germany on penalties. He also achieved success as a manager at Barcelona and Tottenham.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a beloved husband and father, who peacefully passed away yesterday after a lengthy illness,” stated his family, requesting privacy during this difficult time.
Expressing condolences, the League Managers Association (LMA) mentioned, “Yvette and the entire Terry family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
Born in Dagenham in 1943, Venables had a lengthy playing career, featuring over 200 appearances for Chelsea and playing over 100 games for Tottenham and QPR.
His managerial career started successfully in 1976 at Crystal Palace and then QPR, followed by a stint at Barcelona in 1984. He led the team, including Gary Lineker, to a La Liga title in his first season, earning high praise from Lineker as “the most innovative coach I have ever played under.”
Returning to England after leaving Tottenham in 1987, Venables guided the team to an FA Cup win in 1991. He then managed the England national team, where they triumphed against Scotland and the Netherlands in Euro 96 but faced a disappointing penalty shootout defeat to Germany in the semifinals.
After his tenure with England, Venables managed Australia for a year before returning to the UK for managerial roles at Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough, and Leeds United.
