Terry Venables, former England, Spurs, and Barcelona manager, passes away at 80.: Analysis

Former England and Tottenham Hotspur football manager Terry Venables has passed away at the age of 80 after battling with an illness, according to his family. Venables led the England national team to the semifinals of the 1996 European Championship, where they were defeated by Germany in a penalty shootout. The family released a statement on Sunday expressing their devastation at the loss of a beloved husband and father. Venables had an illustrious managerial career, also taking charge of Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Barcelona. While at Barcelona, Venables won La Liga and reached the European Cup final in 1986. He was known for his innovative coaching style and was responsible for bringing British strikers Gary Lineker and Mark Hughes to the Nou Camp. Lineker, who played under Venables at Tottenham and for the national team, praised him as the best and most innovative coach he had the privilege of playing for. Venables had started his career as a player for Chelsea before moving on to clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers, and Crystal Palace. He made two international appearances for England as a player. Venables also served as the chief executive of Tottenham Hotspur from 1991-1993. Both Tottenham Hotspur and the League Managers Association expressed their condolences and intend to pay tribute to Venables.

Source: Aljazeera news: Terry Venables, ex England, Spurs and Barcelona manager, dies aged 80