Terry Venables, the former Tottenham Hotspur and England manager, has left behind a £3.3million fortune to his wife following his passing at the age of 80 in 2023 after a long illness.
The ex-Three Lions boss, who also managed Barcelona as well as Spurs and a hosts of other English clubs, is fondly remembered for leading England to the semi-finals of Euro 96, where they were heartbreakingly defeated by Germany on penalties.
Venables, affectionately known as 'El Tel', had an illustrious career both as a player and manager. He played professionally for Chelsea, Spurs, and QPR before going on to win a La Liga title with Barca and an FA Cup with Spurs.
Probate details released on Tuesday revealed that Venables' estate was worth £4,765,370 before debts and bills, leaving a net value of £3,289,952. His wife, Yvette, is the sole beneficiary of his will, which was penned six years prior to his death.
Gary Lineker, who played under Venables at Barcelona in 1986 and later at Tottenham, expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of his former manager. Lineker, who scored 66 goals in 143 appearances for Venables and was part of the 1991 FA Cup-winning Spurs team, paid a heartfelt tribute: "Devastated to hear that Terry Venables has died," he said.
"The best, most innovative coach that I had the privilege and pleasure of playing for. He was much more, though, than just a great manager, he was vibrant, he was charming, he was witty, he was a friend.", reports the Mirror.
Gareth Southgate, former England manager, also remembered Venables fondly, having played under him during his England days.
"Any player will have great affinity with the manager that gave them their opportunity, but it was quickly evident playing for Terry Venables that he was an outstanding coach and manager," said Southgate.
Southgate further praised Venables by saying, "He was open minded, forward thinking, enjoyed life to the full and created a brilliant environment with England that allowed his players to flourish and have one of the most memorable tournaments in England history.
"A brilliant man, who made people feel special, I'm very sad to hear of his passing and my thoughts are with Yvette and all of his family."