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West Ham boss Pellegrini 'robbed at gunpoint' during visit to Chile

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has been robbed at gunpoint while back in his native Chile, with reports claiming his wife’s purse was stolen.

The 64-year-old was out with family and friends in Santiago when his party were targeted by a gang.

He was on his way to a restaurant with former player and coach Ignacio Prieto and their respective partners when the group were set upon.

Local media in Chile claim that Pellegrini was approached by the criminals as he got out of his car, with La Cuarta revealing that a purse was snatched before authorities arrived on the scene.