Former England, Tottenham and Barcelona manager Terry Venables has passed away at the age of 80. Venables led England to the Euro 96 semi-finals, where they were defeated by Germany following a heartbreaking penalty shootout at Wembley.
A statement issued on behalf of Venables’ family read: “We’re totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. We’d ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time.”
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