Football World Remembers Terry Venables' Impact on Barcelona and Pep Guardiola
Guardiola, now Manchester City manager, praises Venables for his 'incredible' influence on Barcelona and Spanish football.
- Terry Venables, former England, Tottenham, and Barcelona manager, passed away at the age of 80.
- Venables is remembered for his significant impact on FC Barcelona and Spanish football, introducing new tactics and leading the team to its first Spanish league title in 11 years.
- Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager and former Barcelona player, praised Venables for his 'incredible' impact, noting his introduction of pressing, set pieces, and physicality to the team.
- Venables led Barcelona to the European Cup final in 1986, but the team lost to Steaua Bucharest in a penalty shootout.
- Guardiola, a three-time European Cup-winning coach, is currently leading Manchester City in the Champions League, with the team already qualified for the knockout stage.
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