2023-11-27 02:31:51
He was one of the coaches of the Three Lions. Former England football manager Terry Venables has died at the age of 80, his family announced in a statement on Sunday.
Venables led the England team from 1994 until Euro 96 where they reached the semi-final on home soil. The English had been eliminated by the Germans, future European champions.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Venables at the age of 80.
Having won two senior caps as a player, Terry went onto manage the #ThreeLions between 1994 and 1996 – proudly leading us to the semi-finals of Euro 96.
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— England (@England) November 26, 2023
He also had a good career as a club coach, notably at Barcelona, which he took to the final of the Champions League in 1986. In England he took care of, among others, Tottenham, where he also played as a player in the 1960s.
“We are devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday following a long illness,” his family said. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Terry Venables at the age of 80,” the English federation said on X, formerly Twitter. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Terry’s family, friends and former clubs. »
“He was a fantastic coach and manager,” praised the current England coach, Gareth Southgate, who played under his orders in the selection. Former English footballers Gary Lineker and Alain Shearer also paid tribute to him. Terry Venables returned to the selection staff in 2006 under the orders of Steve McClaren before being dismissed in 2007 after failing to qualify the national team for Euro 2008.
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