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Today is a sad day in the world of soccer. Terry Venables, the legendary manager who led England, as well as teams like Tottenham and FC Barcelona, has tragically passed away at the age of 80. This heartbreaking news has left David Beckham and the rest of the soccer community mourning the loss of a true icon.

The news of Terry Venables’ unfortunate passing came just a few hours ago. The news came from the League Managers’ Association (LMA) announcing the tragedy on behalf of Venables’ grieving family.

Soccer world mourns the loss of a true icon

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The exact details surrounding his demise have not been revealed. However, it is known that Venables had been battling illness for an extended period of time. In light of this devastating news, his family has requested privacy during this difficult moment. The untimely death of Terry Venables has sent shockwaves throughout the world of soccer, with numerous figures expressing their deep sorrow and paying tribute to the remarkable and influential man that he was. 

One such figure is Inter Miami owner David Beckham. The Manchester United legend took to share a heartfelt message alongside a throwback picture of himself and the legendary coach. 

 

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One of the individuals most affected by the news is Gary Lineker, who had the privilege of playing under Venables during his time at Tottenham. Lineker took to X to share his devastation at the loss and express his immense appreciation for the opportunity to work with such a remarkable coach.

Another player who had the pleasure of being coached by Terry Venables at the international level, Gary Neville, also expressed his appreciation and admiration for his former mentor on social media.

Alan Shearer, another player who played under Venables, also shared his profound love and respect for the legendary coach.

David Seaman another member of this class to played under Venables for England, also joined in on paying tribute to his former coach, sending a heartwarming message.

In addition to the outpouring of support from individual players, both Barcelona and Tottenham, the clubs that Venables managed throughout his career, took to Twitter to express their heartfelt condolences. 

Here’s what Tottenham Hotspur had to say about the late legend.

As the soccer world mourns the loss of Terry Venables, his legacy will undoubtedly live on. Let’s take a look at how this English legend took the soccer world by storm.

The illustrious career of Terry Venables

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Terry Venables embarked on his managerial career in 1976 with Crystal Palace and later joined Barcelona in 1984, Venables led the Blaugrana to their first European Cup final appearance in 25 years during the 1986 season. In addition, he guided them to victory in the La Liga in 1985. 

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After three successful years, he took up the mantle at Tottenham, triumphantly leading them to an FA Cup win in 1991. In 1994, Venables assumed the role of coach for England and impressively guided them to the semifinals of Euro 1996.

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Although his tenure ended after that year, he continued managing various English teams before retiring in 2007. His illustrious career is undeniably remarkable and will be etched in history for years to come.

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