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Queens Park Rangers: Former England, FC Barcelona and Tottenham coach Terry Venables died on Sunday aged 80, following a long illness, his family confirmed.

"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," read the statement released by Venables' family.

Venables made over 500 appearances as a player for Chelsea, Tottenham, Queens Park Rangers, and Crystal Palace and played twice for England, but he was best known for his work as a coach, reports Xinhua.