West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has been mugged at gunpoint in Chile, according to reports.
The 64-year-old was travelling to a restaurant in Santiago with his wife and friends when targeted by a gang.
Chilean newspaper La Cuarta reported that Pellegrini's wife had her purse stolen during the incident on Saturday evening. The gang reportedly shot at police before fleeing in a stolen car.
The recently-appointed West Ham boss thanked the police in a tweet in Spanish.
He tweeted: "Congratulations to @Carabdechile for their speedy and brave reaction.
"I'm thankful for the support of the people.