“To lead a group of players is to lead a group of people with different ways of thinking. You have to be prepared for that and know more than just about football. You have to speak a lot to the players, have to make them feel what you expect of them. Have to convince them. Therefore, it's very important for a coach to have a life outside football.”

Chilean football manager and former player, born 1953

Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti is a Chilean football manager and former player. Born in 1953, he is best known as the head coach of Real Betis and for a long career across several countries. He has managed clubs in Spain, England, Argentina, Chile, China, and Ecuador. His record includes league titles in four different countries, a mark that reflects the breadth of his work in club football.