Former England manager Terry Venables has passed away at the age of 80.
Venables also managed Tottenham, Barcelona, Crystal Palace and QPR, passed away following a long illness.
A statement from his family read: “We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness.
“We would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly sad time to allow us to mourn the loss of this lovely man who we were so lucky to have had in our lives.”
The FA also stated: “We are all deeply saddened by the passing of former England manager Terry Venables, a true football icon.
“As one of the sport’s most charismatic figures, he leaves behind a legacy that captured the imagination of many and enhanced the global reputation of the English game.
“Today our game mourns the loss of not only a great character but an innovative, forward-thinking manager who was an inspiration to a generation of English players and coaches.”
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