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      What does Mo Salah’s celebration mean?

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      MO Salah is one of the greatest strikers in the world, having won the Premier League Golden Boot a mightily impressive three times.The Liverpool legend has a unique goal celebration — here we take a look at what it means.
      Mo Salah celebrating his goal against Chelsea on April 14, 2019Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      What does Mo Salah’s celebration mean?
      Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring some of his goals by posing on one leg with his hands together in a yoga pose called Vrikshasana, or tree pose.
      The word Vrikhasana is derived from the Sanskrit terms Vriksha, meaning tree, and Asana, which means posture.
      The pose reportedly helps to strengthen leg muscles, tendons and ligaments, as well as helping to relieve problems such as stress and depression.
      Some people on Twitter, which is now called X, suggested he was sending a message of peace to Chelsea fans after a vile video emerged of fans singing ‘Salah is a bomber’ in April 2019.
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      But yoga teacher Emma Stubbs explained: “Tree pose is about balance, so he could have been showing off how good his balance is.
      “However, it is also about grounding, about someone sending their roots into the earth and making a connection.
      “So that means Mo Salah was showing his commitment to Anfield and Liverpool by standing in a tree pose and connecting to the place and the club.”
      She added: “In the tree pose, you normally extend your hands over your head, Mo Salah had his hands in front of his heart centre on his chest.
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      “Doing that is a way of showing honour to yourself and to the other people close to you, of recognising your soul.
      “So when you put the two together, he was honouring his team mates and the Liverpool fans while showing his connection and belonging at Anfield.
      “If that’s what he was going for then he hit the nail on the head in his celebration.”
      When does Mo Salah perform his celebration?
      Mo unveiled his new goal-scoring celebration after putting away a stunning goal against Chelsea at Anfield on April 14, 2019 — a contender for goal of the season.
      Salah struck a wonderful finish, with his shot heading into the corner like an arrow, sealing a 2-0 victory for the Reds.
      Virgil Van Dijk delivered a long ball to Mo, who took a couple of touches to get away from Emerson before dispatching his unbelievable effort, giving Kepa no chance of stopping the wonder goal.
      Mo sometimes does his tree pose celebration after scoring a goal.
      He brought it back in Liverpool’s 4-0 thrashing of Manchester United in April, 2022 — during which he scored two goals.
      What has Mo Salah said about his celebration?
      After the match against Chelsea when he first performed his celebration, Mo gave a brief explanation of why he did it.
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      Salah told Sky Sports: “I am a yoga man!
      “I do yoga and it just came into my mind.” More

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      When is Champions League last-16 draw? Teams, TV channel, stream and full schedule for fixtures

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      THERE’S nothing quite like a Champions League draw to rattle your nerves – and the last-16 pairings will be revealed sooner than we think.Manchester City became the first English club to qualify and the holders can wrap up Group G with a 100% winning record should they win on matchday six.
      Manchester City currently have a 100% win record in the Champions League this seasonCredit: Getty
      Newcastle were robbed of a point after Kylian Mbappe’s late penaltyCredit: Getty
      Arsenal just need a point from their final two games to book themselves a last-16 spot.
      While Manchester United and Newcastle’s routes to the next round is a little bit more complicated.
      But when exactly is the Champions League draw?
      When is the Champions League last-16 draw?

      Fans find out the fate of the Champions League draw on Monday, December 18.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 11am GMT – 12pm local time.
      The huge draw will take place in Nyon, Switzerland.
      Group winners are set to face runners-up in other groups unless they play in the same country.

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      How can I watch it?

      Fans can watch the Champions League last-16 draw for FREE on UEFA.com.
      Alternatively, tune into SunSport’s live blog which will have the latest updates as the draw is announced.

      What teams will be in the Champions League last-16 draw?

      Atletico Madrid (ESP)
      Barcelona (ESP)
      Bayern Munich (GER)*
      Borussia Dortmund (GER)
      Lazio (ITA)
      RB Leipzig (GER)**
      Manchester City (ENG)*
      Real Madrid (ESP)
      Real Sociedad (ESP)

      *Confirmed group winners*Confirmed group runners-up
      When do the Champions League last-16 matches take place?
      The round of 16 will be played over the course of four weeks
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      First legs: 13/14/20/21 February 2024
      Second legs: 5/6/12/13 March 2024 More

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      What does John McGinn’s celebration mean?

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      JOHN MCGINN has become known for his unique celebration on the football pitch.The Scotland and Aston Villa star, who was born in Clydebank, has been a regular at Villa Park since signing for Unai Emery’s side in 2018.
      John McGinn has a unique way of celebrating his goalsCredit: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images
      What does John McGinn’s celebration mean?
      John McGinn’s trademark celebration sees him turning his hands and circling his eyes with his fingers.
      The gesture makes it looks like the football player is making goggles or a mask with his hands.
      McGinn has previously revealed that his celebration is dedicated to his nephew.
      He is not the only player who is famed for their special moves on the pitch.
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      Jude Bellingham has become known for his own gesture, which sees him standing with his arms wide open.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, has performed his now infamous “Siu” celebration many times over the years.
      When does John McGinn perform his celebration?
      McGinn performs his celebration after scoring a goal.
      As of November 2023, the sports star has scored five times for Aston Villa in the 2023/24 season and five times for Scotland since the start of 2022.
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      In 2023, McGinn became joint sixth on Scotland’s all-time goalscoring list with a penalty against Norway.
      The goal made him even with Kenny Miller and three goals behind Ally McCoist.
      Joint-record goalscorers Denis Law and Sir Kenny Dalglish, meanwhile, have 30 goals for Scotland to their name.
      McGinn’s has scored 18 international goals throughout this career.
      What has John McGinn said about his celebration?
      McGinn’s unique goal celebration is dedicated to his young nephew, the player has confirmed.
      When asked about the meaning, McGinn said: “My nephew Jack is nearly five but he needs goggles to play for his football team as his eyesight is really poor, so I did the goggles for him.”
      In a different interview with Aston Villa he further explained: “My nephew, he’s got poor eyesight and he has to wear the goggles to play football.
      “So I decided it would maybe give him a bit of support to put the goggles on when I score.
      “So now he’s happy, his teammates at football up in Scotland carry on the celebration and I’m sure that hopefully inspires a lot of children.”
      McGinn continued: “A lot of people I played with when I was younger had to wear the goggles and when you’re younger it’s difficult.
      “You feel socially kind of out of it but it’s just a wee thing, a nod to Jack and now it’s just kind of stuck.
      “So hopefully if I’m scoring I’m getting the goggles out.”
      Former Hibs player McGinn has a twin sister called Katie and two older brothers, Stephen and Paul, who are also professional footballers.
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      John and Paul played together in September 2022 in Scotland’s match against Austria.
      The game marked only the the third times siblings have played together for the national team since the end of World War II. More

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      What is Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song, and what are the lyrics?

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      MIKEL ARTETA took over as manager for Arsenal back in 2019 and has had a huge impact on the club ever since.The Spaniard, from San Sebastián, is so popular with supporters of the London-based team that fans have come up with a song in his honour.
      Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta is regularly celebrated with a songCredit: Mark Pain/Alamy Live News
      What is Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song?
      Arsenal’s song in tribute to Mikel Arteta became hugely popular during the 2022/23 football season.
      In that time, the manager led his team to huge success, with the Gunners topping the table for the majority of the season.
      Unfortunately, the team were unable to capture the Premier League title as Manchester City ultimately won.
      The 2023/24 season kicked off in August 2023, with Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song still going strong.
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      As well as being a manager for the club, Arteta is a former Arsenal player himself having signed with the team back in August 2011 on a four-year deal.
      He ended up spending five years with the team and was even named captain ahead of the 2014/15 season.
      What are Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song lyrics?
      The lyric’s to Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta song are:
      “We’ve got super Mik Arteta,
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      He knows exactly what we need,
      Kieran at the back, Gabi in attack,
      Arsenal on our way to Champions League.”
      As well as Arteta, players Gabriel Martinelli and Kieran Tierney are mentioned.
      Brazilian Martinelli signed for Arsenal in July 2019 when he was 18 years old.
      Tierney, meanwhile, signed for the team in August 2019 for a reported £25million.
      He joined La Liga club Real Sociedad on a season-long loan in August 2023.
      Are there any other famous Arsenal chants?
      There are a number of other famous Arsenal chants that have been sung by the team’s loyal supporters over the years.
      Here we break down some of the most popular:
      We all follow the Arsenal
      The lyrics to this chant are:
      “We all follow the Arsenal,
      Over land and sea, (and Leicester!)
      We all follow the Arsenal,
      Onto victory!”
      According to fans, the Leicester shout-out in this song is in reference to a series of matches that were played at Leicester’s Filbert Street stadium in the 1970s.
      We are the Arsenal boys
      This song sees fans chant the words:
      “Hello! Hello!
      We are the Arsenal boys,
      Hello! Hello!
      We are the Arsenal boys,
      And if you are a Tottenham fan surrender or you die,
      We all follow the Arsenal.”
      Arsenal and Tottenham have had a famous rivalry since the early 1900s.
      It is thought the feud began in 1913 when Arsenal moved to Highbury, just four miles from Tottenham’s White Hart Lane.
      Oooh to be a gooner
      This short and sweet chant simply requires fans to chant: ” Oooh to, ooh to be, ooh to be a Goo-ner!” on repeat.
      This is is one of the most popular Arsenal chants fans will hear at games.
      What do you think of Tottenham?
      This Arsenal chant again references the rivalry between the Gunners and Tottenham.
      In this song, the lyrics are more explicit as they go:
      “What do you think of Tottenham?
      Sh**.
      What do you think of sh**?
      Tottenham.
      Thank you.
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      That’s alright.”
      This is then followed by a repeated of chant of “We hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham, we hate Tottenham,” and finishes off with the line: “We are the Tottenham haters.” More

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      Who is Dorking Wanderers boss Marc White?

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      DORKING Wanderers boss Marc White set up the club in 1999 and has seen the team rise through the ranks ever since.But who is the man at the helm and does he have any coaching badges? Here’s everything you need to know.
      Marc White pictured during a Vanarama National League match between Hartlepool United and Dorking WanderersCredit: Getty
      Who is Marc White?
      Marc White, born October 1, 1973, is an English businessman who is best known for being the founder, chairman, former player and football manager of Dorking Wanderers.
      White founded Dorking Wanderers with friends in 1999 and entered the fledgling team into the Crawley and District League.
      He initially played for the team, as well as running the club and went on to become first team manager.
      White has overseen 12 promotions in 23 years and has seen the club move from the seventeenth-tier of English football to the fifth.
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      In October 2023, fans were left in stiches after the Dorking Wanderers boss went viral following an epic post-match meltdown.
      Dorking lost 2-0 to seventh-tier minnows Horsham in the FA Cup’s fourth qualifying round following goals by Daniel Ajakaiye and Shamir Fenelon.
      And White didn’t hold back when criticising his players.
      He told DWTV: “At the end of the day, they [Horsham] fully deserve to be in the draw and I really hope they get something amazing and life-changing.
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      “So my f*****g s**t players can learn a f*****g lesson because they were so poor.
      “And I will tell you one thing: I will always put my hand up, it’s not about availability, injuries, who was returning, who wasn’t – it wasn’t about that at all.
      “It was about the fact that that team let the fans down 100 per cent, wholeheartedly.
      “Sometimes I get the management team that take the blame part, part blame, some blame, whatever…
      “Today was wholeheartedly a bunch of players that were absolutely s**t.”
      And football fans were left in absolute stitches with what some consider the “best post-match interview of all time”.
      One supporter wrote: “This is the best post-match manager reaction I’ve ever seen.”
      Another commented: “Love your honesty. Managers too often take the can for players’ poor performances.”
      Meanwhile, a third said: ”Need more like Marc. Says it like it is, honest and doesn’t care if he offends. Heart well and truly on sleeve.”
      What role does Marc White play at Dorking Wanderers?
      According to Dorking Wanderers official website, Marc White is currently listed on the senior management and committee section as chairman.
      The website also states that White is the manager of Dorking Wanderers first team, a role he takes on alongside assistant manager Dean Milton.
      Does Marc White have coaching badges?
      As of September 2023, White did not hold any coaching badges.
      A clip of him on the Under The Cosh podcast, explaining in no uncertain terms that he has no plans to get them any time soon, went viral that same month. More

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      What are the Chelsea chants?

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      WEST London team Chelsea have played on the same Stamford Bridge grounds since they first formed in 1905. But what about the fan-favourite chants that keep the Blues going?
      Stamford Bridge is the historic home of Chelsea Football ClubCredit: PA
      What are the Chelsea chants?
      Carefree
      This chant is to the tune of the chorus of Lord of the Dance by The Dubliners:
      Carefree, wherever you may be,
      We are the famous CFC,
      And we don’t give a f***
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      Wherever you may be,
      ‘Cause we are the famous CFC.
      We all Follow the Chelsea
      There’s some dispute about why Leicester is included in this Chelsea chant, but some suggest it is a reference to the two clubs’ bitter rivalry in the 70s and 80s. 
      We all follow the Chelsea,
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      Over land and sea (and Leicester!)
      We all follow the Chelsea,
      On to victory.
      (Altogether now!)
      10 Men Went to Mow
      Possibly the most iconic Chelsea chant, 10 Men Went to Mow, goes like this: 
      One man went to mow,
      Went to mow a meadow,
      One man and his dog (spot!)
      Went to mow a meadow.
      Two men went to mow,
      Went to mow a meadow,
      Two men, one man and his dog (spot!)
      Went to mow a meadow.
      And so on, until (standing):
      Ten men went to mow,
      Went to mow a meadow,
      Ten men, nine men, eight men, seven men, six men, five men, four men, three men, two men, one man and his dog (spot!)
      Went to mow a meadow.
      Keep the Blue Flag Flying High
      This long-standing Chelsea chant is to the tune of the 19th-century socialist song “The Red Flag”, which is also the anthem of the Labour Party.
      Flying high, up in the sky,
      We’ll keep the blue flag flying high
      From Stamford Bridge to Wemb(er)ley
      We’ll keep the blue flag flying high
      Super Frankie Lampard
      Fans have come up with a chant in honour of former Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard, still heard at Stamford Bridge.
      Super, super Frank
      Super, super Frank
      Super, super Frank
      Super Frankie Lampard
      The Liquidator
      Many clubs play an instrumental version of Harry J Allstars’ 1969 reggae song, The Liquidator.
      Chelsea, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Bromwich Albion all claim to be the first to do so.
      It became an official Chelsea walk-out song in 1970. 
      Blue is the Colour
      The original version of this legendary Chelsea song was recorded by the squad in 1972, and even reached number one in the UK. 
      Blue is the colour, football is the game
      We’re all together, and winning is our aim
      So cheer us on through the sun and rain
      ’cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
      Here at the Bridge whether rain or fine
      We can shine all the time
      Home or away, come and see us play
      You’re welcome any day
      Blue is the colour, football is the game
      We’re all together, and winning is our aim
      So cheer us on through the sun and rain
      ’cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
      Come to the Shed and we’ll welcome you
      Wear your blue and see us through
      Sing loud and clear until the game is done
      Sing Chelsea everyone.
      Chelsea, Chelsea
      The clue is in the name — this is a simple chant: 
      Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea
      Blue Day
      Blue Day was released as a single by English singer Suggs, with backing from the Chelsea squad, when they were playing in the FA Cup final. 
      It reached number 22 in the UK singles chart. 
      It’s now sung by fans at Stamford Bridge home games. 
      The only place to be
      Every other Saturday
      Is strollin’ down the Fulham Road
      Meet your mates and have a drink
      Have a moan and start to think
      Will there ever be a blue tomorrow?
      We’ve waited so long
      But we’d wait for ever
      Our blood is blue and
      We would leave you never
      And when we make it
      It’ll be together
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      We’ve got some memories
      Albeit from the Seventies when
      Ossie & Co restored our pride
      Now we’ve got hope, and a team, suddenly it’s not a dream
      We’ll keep the Blue Flag flying high
      We’ve waited so long
      But we’d wait for ever
      Our blood is blue and
      We would leave you never
      And when we make it
      It’ll be together
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Now even Heaven
      Is Blue today, you should
      Hear the Chelsea roar
      Hear the Chelsea roar
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
      We’re gonna make this a Blue Day
      Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
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      Who is Kobbie Mainoo? Where does Man Utd teenage star play and what is his shirt number

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      A brand new name is on the Manchester United starting line-up – but it is one fans have craved for some time.Kobbie Mainoo, 18, has been given a shock call up to start in the Premier League for United’s trip to fiery Goodison Park.
      Kobbie Mainoo has been long coveted by United fansCredit: Getty
      Who is Kobbie Mainoo?
      Kobbie Mainoo is a teenage Manchester United midfielder who wears the No 37 shirt.
      He has been at United since the age of nine.
      The Stockport-born youngster was a key member of a successful FA Youth Cup-winning side in 2022, and was rewarded with his first professional contract in May of that year.
      The following season he continued to progress for the Red Devils Under-18’s and Under-21’s, and made his senior debut in a 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton in January 2023, playing 30 minutes.
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      Erik ten Hag has been impressed and is now beginning to integrate the teenager into first-team more often.
      Mainoo suffered an injury in the US in pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      Mainoo starred for the club in pre-season against Arsenal before suffering an injury against Real Madrid, which has kept him out for the first part of this season.
      The teenager has represented England internally at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels, and is also eligible to play for Ghana.
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      Who was Terry Venables and what was his net worth?

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      TERRY Venables was the much-loved England manager who took the Three Lions to the semi-finals at the ’96 Euros.Here’s what we know about the life of “El Tel” and his glittering career — on and off the football pitch.
      Terry Venables took the Three Lions to the Euro 1996 semi-finals, the summer football was “coming home”Credit: PA
      Who was Terry Venables? 
      Terence “Terry” Venables, a professional footballer, manager, and author, has sadly died at the age of 80. 
      Synonymous with English football, Terry — also known as El Tel — is best known for taking the Three Lions team to the Euro 1996 semi-final against Germany. 
      Born in Dagenham, East London, on January 6, 1943, to parents Fred and Myrtle, Terry was an only child. 
      His father was a petty officer in the Navy, and from Barking, while his mother was Welsh. 
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      In 1956, his parents moved to Essex to open a pub, Terry went to live with his grandparents Ossie and Milly, who encouraged his interest in football.
      After earning a cap for the England Schoolboys team, Terry went on to play professionally for various English clubs, and the English national team, before moving on to football management. 
      Terry married his first wife, Christine McCann, in 1966, while he was playing for Chelsea. 
      The pair, who had met when they were just 16, had two daughters together, Tracey and Nancy, before an amicable divorce in 1984. 
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      He met his second wife, Yvette Bazire, in 1984, around the time he moved to Barcelona as a manager, before the pair tied the knot in 1991.
      What was Terry Venables’ net worth?
      Terry Venables had an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million, or just under £4 million. 
      Terry held a series of high-profile managerial positions in football, including a move to Crystal Palace in 1998, where he earned a £750,000 a year salary. 
      The manager also had a stint at the helm of the Australian national team, for which he was paid £200,000 a year.
      What was Terry Venables’ cause of death?
      The League Managers Association have confirmed that Terry has died, although the cause of death has not yet been confirmed at the time of writing. 
      There has been some speculation that Terry had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.  
      Terry’s family have said: “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.”
      Tributes poured in on Twitter — Gary Lineker, who played under Terry’s management at Spurs, Barcelona, and England, said: 
      “Devastated to hear that Terry Venables has died. 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.”
      Terry’s former club, Tottenham Hotspur, released a statement on Twitter, announcing plans to mark the former boss’s passing at the start of their match on Sunday, November 26: 
      “The Club is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player and manager Terry Venables.
      “Our deepest condolences are with Terry’s friends and family at this incredibly difficult time. In tribute, we shall hold a minute’s applause prior to kick-off and our players will wear black armbands during this afternoon’s fixture against Aston Villa.”
      Who did Terry Venables play for?
      After playing for the England youth team, Terry, a midfielder, started his professional career in 1959. 
      He started off at Chelsea, where he made 237 appearances and scored 31 goals, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 1965, where he made 142 appearances. 
      He went on to play for Queens Park Rangers between 1969–1974, and for a short time for Crystal Palace, before his retirement from playing professional football in 1975.
      Terry also gained two caps for England, both in 1964, but missed out on playing for the legendary England team that went on to win the 1966 World Cup — he was on the reserve list but ultimately wasn’t called up. 
      Who did Terry Venables manage?
      After retiring as a football player, Terry made the move to managing teams. 
      Most famously, he took the Three Lions team to the semi-finals of the 1996 European Championship, hosted by England
      The team were eventually knocked out by Germany in the semi-final that took place at Wembley Stadium after Gareth Southgate had his penalty saved. 
      The team included legends like David Seaman, Gareth Southgate, Gary Neville, Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer, and Sol Campbell, and was the year England truly believed football was coming home. 
      But El Tel started his managing career at Crystal Palace, in 1976, before moving to QPR in 1980. 
      Terry, who became fluent in Spanish, then moved to Barcelona as manager in 1984, where he stayed until 1987. 
      Then came four years at Spurs, before he took up his post at the English national team. 
      He went on to manage Australia, and then Palace again, Middlesbrough, and Leeds United before retiring from management in 2003. 
      What did Terry Venables win?
      Despite hopes of a victory at the 1996 Euros, the Three Lions were knocked out by Germany in their Wembley semi-final. 
      Previously at Barça, Terry won La Liga in 1985, the Copa de la Liga in 1986 and also reached the 1986 Euro finals. 
      With Tottenham Hotspur, Terry won the FA Cup in 1991 and shared the FA Charity Shield in 1991 with London rivals Arsenal. 
      As a player, Terry won the Football League Cup in 1965, and with Spurs, the FA Cup in 1967.
      He was given the Don Balón Award for best trainer at Barcelona in 1985 and went on to be inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 1997. More