Former England Manager Terry Venables’ Multi-Million Estate Left to Wife After Death at 80

Terry Venables Leaves Wife £3 Million Following His Death at 80
Former England manager Terry Venables, who passed away in November 2023 after a long illness, left his wife Yvette over £3 million, newly revealed probate details show. The beloved football figure, best known for leading England’s thrilling Euro ’96 campaign, died at 80, sparking tributes across the sport.

IMAGE: Terry Venables during Euro ’96
Caption: Venables masterminded England’s iconic run to the Euro ’96 semi-finals on home soil.

Venables’ will, written six years before his death, granted his spouse of 32 years the entirety of his estate. After debts and bills, the total amounted to £3,289,952. His passing prompted emotional farewells, including a minute’s applause at Tottenham Hotspur’s match against Aston Villa shortly after the news broke.

A Storied Career in Football
Venables began as a midfielder for Chelsea, Tottenham, and QPR, earning two England caps. Transitioning to management, he transformed Crystal Palace from the third division to the first tier in the late 1970s. His success continued at QPR, guiding them to the 1982 FA Cup final as a second-division team.

IMAGE: Venables with Barcelona’s 1985 LaLiga trophy
Caption: “El Tel” led Barcelona to LaLiga glory in 1985 and a European Cup final in 1986.

His European acclaim grew at Barcelona, where he clinched LaLiga in 1985 and reached the European Cup final a year later. Returning to England, he won the FA Cup with Tottenham in 1991 before taking the national team helm in 1994. Euro ’96 became his defining moment, with England’s heroic semi-final penalty shootout defeat to Germany uniting the nation.

Legacy and Later Years
After England, Venables managed Australia, Middlesbrough, and Leeds, later assisting Steve McClaren’s England staff. Despite financial controversies post-management, his football genius remained undisputed.

IMAGE: Venables and wife Yvette
Caption: The couple married in 1991; Yvette inherited his £3 million estate.

Final Tributes
Fans and peers mourned Venables as a “brilliant, innovative coach” and “the finest English manager of his generation.” His ability to inspire players and connect with fans solidified his legendary status.

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