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Manuel Pellegrini led Real Betis to their first trophy in 17 years with victory in last season's Copa del Rey

Betis and United will put 7-0 aside - Pellegrini

Ex-Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini enjoyed Manchester United's shock seven-goal shellacking at Liverpool and is hoping to compound matters as Real Betis visit Old Trafford in the Europa League.

Soccer • 08 Mar 23

Pellegrini departed West Ham in December

Ex-Man City boss Pellegrini takes over at Real Betis

Former Manchester City, Real Madrid and West Ham head coach Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed manager of Real Betis from next season on a three-year contract, the La Liga side announced.

Soccer • 09 Jul 20

David Moyes is back for a second spell at the London Stadium

Moyes sets his sights on a long-term stay at West Ham

David Moyes has promised to give West Ham "no choice" but to extend his 18-month contract after returning for a second spell as manager.

Soccer • 30 Dec 19

Manuel Pellegrini is a former manager of Manchester City and Real Madrid

Struggling Hammers axe Pellegrini

West Ham have sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after a fourth straight home defeat against Leicester on left them one point above the relegation zone.

Soccer • 28 Dec 19

Pellegrini says Rice move is 'a matter of price'

Manuel Pellegrini has warned the Premier League's big guns they will need to pay a huge fee if they want to prise Declan Rice away from West Ham.

Soccer • 28 Mar 19

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have dropped four points in their last two games

Klopp asked to clarify post-match ref comments

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been asked to provide written observations to the Football Association over his comments about referee Kevin Friend.

Soccer • 05 Feb 19

Manuel Pellegrini is eyeing an ambush against Liverpool

Pellegrini out to boost Hammers & 'give a hand' to City

Manuel Pellegrini wants to get West Ham's season back on course while at the same time doing his old club a favour.

Soccer • 04 Feb 19

Manuel Pellegrini: "Was I angry at half-time? Yes of course. I was ashamed of them."

'I was ashamed' - Pellegrini furious at limp Hammers

Manuel Pellegrini admitted he was ashamed of his players after West Ham's humiliating FA Cup exit at the hands of AFC Wimbledon.

Soccer • 27 Jan 19

Declan Rice has been excellent for West Ham this season

Pellegrini warns Rice he 'hasn't arrived yet'

Manuel Pellegrini has warned Declan Rice he has not arrived in the big time yet, despite a string of high-quality displays at the heart of the West Ham midfield.

Soccer • 25 Jan 19

Samir Nasri links back up with Manuel Pellegrini

West Ham sign Samir Nasri on a six-month deal

West Ham have announced the signing of former Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri until the end of the season.

Soccer • 31 Dec 18

Declan Rice is currently earning £3,000 per week

Pellegrini expects Rice to sign new West Ham contract

Manuel Pellegrini is confident Declan Rice will agree a new contract at West Ham as speculation about the player's international future continues.

Soccer • 28 Sep 18

Declan Rice has three senior caps for Ireland

Rice must 'decide if he feels more Irish or English'

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini believes Declan Rice is good enough to earn an England call-up but faces a tough choice in deciding whether to turn his back on Ireland.

Soccer • 29 Aug 18

Pellegrini has taken over as Hammers boss

Shots fired as Pellegrini mugged in Chile

The new Hammers boss and his wife were targeted in Santiago.

Soccer • 04 Jun 18

Manuel Pellegrini wants to take West Ham on an upward trajectory

Pellegrini named as new West Ham manager

Manuel Pellegrini has been named West Ham's new manager on a three-year contract.

Soccer • 22 May 18

Pellegrini joined Hebei after leaving Manchester City in 2016.

Pellegrini leaves Chinese club amid West Ham rumours

Manuel Pellegrini has left Hebei China Fortune as speculation mounts that he could be in line to join West Ham.

Soccer • 19 May 18

Javier Mascherano made 334 appearances for Barcelona.

Javier Mascherano leaving Barcelona after seven seasons

Barcelona have confirmed that Javier Mascherano will be leaving the club this month after seven and a half seasons with the Spanish side, and has been linked with a move to the Chinese Super League.

Soccer • 23 Jan 18

Manuel Pellegrini had to deal with speculation linking Pep Guardiola with Manchester City for much of his time in charge

Pellegrini: Guardiola discovering Premier reality

Former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes his successor Pep Guardiola will now have a good appreciation of his achievements at the club.

Soccer • 14 Feb 17

Manchester City's Emirati chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak

Man City entering 'new phase' says chairman

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the Premier League club are entering a "critical new phase" after announcing record revenues of nerly £400m and a second successive annual profit of £20.5m

Soccer • 18 Oct 16

Pellegrini takes reins at Hebei China Fortune

Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune have appointed former Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager.

Soccer • 27 Aug 16

Manuel Pellegrini (R) gives instructions Gael Clichy at the Bernabeu

Pellegrini rues Manchester City's bad luck

Departing Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says luck was the only thing that kept his side out of the Champions League final.

Soccer • 04 May 16

The City boss believes his team can progress in the Bernabeu next week

Pellegrini: City have nothing to fear in Madrid

Manuel Pellegrini is confident Manchester City can progress to the Champions League final and says his team have nothing to fear ahead of their trip to Madrid next week.

Soccer • 27 Apr 16

The Man City boss is gearing up to face one of his old clubs in the Champions League last four

Pellegrini calls for hot hearts and cold minds

Manuel Pellegrini has stressed the importance of keeping cool heads as Manchester City tackle 10-time winners Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.

Soccer • 26 Apr 16

Pep Guardiola will take over from Manuel Pellegrini as City manager in the summer

Pellegrini: City always wanted Guardiola in charge

Manuel Pellegrini claims Pep Guardiola would still be replacing him as Manchester City boss even if he won the Champions League twice.

Soccer • 22 Apr 16

Sergio Aguero is hoping to give Manuel Pellegrini a glorious send-off from Man City

Aguero dreams of European send-off for Pellegrini

Sergio Aguero hopes Manchester City can give manager Manuel Pellegrini a glorious send-off in the Champions League.

Soccer • 13 Apr 16

Van Gaal & Pellegrini both talk up top-four hopes

Louis van Gaal is confident of leading Manchester United into the Champions League - a drum Manuel Pellegrini is also beating despite Manchester City's poor league form continuing.

Soccer • 21 Mar 16