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Established 1961 27 Sports Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Pellegrini targets attacking revolution at West Ham Pellegrini led City to the Premier League title in 2014 LONDON: Manuel Pellegrini has promised Gold and David Sullivan during a home in all competitions in the 2013-14 season-as to unleash an attacking revolution at West defeat against Burnley, invading the pitch crucial to his chances of ushering in a new Ham after the Chilean was named as the and throwing missiles at the directors’ box. era of success at the London Stadium. Premier League club’s new manager yester- Pellegrini hopes he can unify the club by “He is one of the world’s most respected day. Former Manchester City boss Pellegrini signing players who can implement his pre- football coaches and we look forward to left his role with Hebei China Fortune over ferred brand of football. “I think West Ham working with him,” Sullivan said. “It was the weekend and flew to London to seal his has a very good team. I know all of the play- important that we appointed someone with return to the English top-flight on a three- ers and I saw most of the games that they knowledge and experience of the Premier year contract. played last season,” Pellegrini said. League, who already has an understanding- The Hammers opted not to keep David “So I am sure that, with the players we not only of the teams and players we face- Moyes after his short-term contract ended have in this moment in the squad, and bring- but of West Ham United and our ambitions. following the final game of a Premier “Manuel brings a reputation for League season which saw West Ham pull attacking football and getting the best away from the relegation zone and finish out of his players. We believe he will 13th under the Scot. attract new talent to the London Pellegrini led City to the Premier I think West Stadium as well as improving the cur- League title in 2014, reached the rent squad.” Champions League semi-finals in 2016 Ham has a very Pellegrini coached at Villarreal, Real and also won two League Cups during his good team Madrid and Malaga in Spain. In his lone three-year spell in Manchester. Winning season at Madrid in 2009-10, Pellegrini the title with West Ham might be a bridge failed to win a trophy and was sacked too far, but the 64-year-old has set his to make way for Jose Mourinho’s arrival sights on producing an entertaining team after finishing second to Barcelona in capable of exciting fans frustrated by La Liga. their club’s struggles in recent years. ing maybe another four or five players in, we Pellegrini was in charge when Real signed “I think that West Ham had a difficult are going to have a strong team. “I am excit- Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Xabi season last season and I hope that next sea- ed about this project. I know that this league Alonso, but he blamed the club’s obsession son we are going to play football that will is very good and it’s not easy to do it. “But I with superstars for stopping him building a delight the fans,” Pellegrini said. “I always think that working all together with the cohesive team. He left City in June 2016, to play attacking football and we must try to owners, the technical staff and the fans, we be succeeded by Pep Guardiola, but was reach important targets in the season.” have an important power and can think soon back in work at Hebei. Despite being SWANSEA: File photo taken on May 15, 2016 Manchester City’s Chilean manager Manuel Angry about West Ham’s move from their about reaching important targets for the under contract through to the end of 2018 Pellegrini waves to supporters after the English Premier League football match between historic Upton Park stadium to the London season.” and with a reported release clause of $7 mil- Swansea City and Manchester City at The Liberty Stadium. Pellegrini has signed a three-year Stadium two years ago, supporters launched Sullivan hailed Pellegrini’s track record lion, Hebei confirmed on Saturday that contract to become West Ham’s new manager, a statement said yesterday. — AFP furious protests against co-owners David with City-where his team scored 151 goals Pellegrini had left his role. — AFP KIB sponsors Al-Roudan’s Ramadan indoor Iran primed for attempt to soccer tourney break group stage hoodoo HONG KONG: The stability and Sardar Azmoun, a forward in the KUWAIT: Following the success of previous pragmatism of Carlos Queiroz’s sev- mould of Iranian great Ali Daei years, Kuwait International Bank (KIB) en-year reign has firmly established whose goals were instrumental in announced its sponsorship of the 2018 Late Iran’s as Asia’s number one team, but Iran becoming the first Asian nation Abdullah Mishari Al-Roudan’s Ramadan the nation will go to the World Cup to qualify for the finals. Indoor Football Tournament. In addition to hoping to advance for the first time Azmoun is backed up by the pace sponsoring this year’s event, the Bank will also to the knockout phase. and trickery of Alireza Jahanbakhsh, participate in this annual Ramadan tournament Queiroz’s side face a daunting who goes to Russia off the back of with a team of highly-skilled, professional task after being drawn to take on an impressive season for AZ football players who will compete for the title Morocco, Spain and Portugal. Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, while as the tournament’s champions. However, Team Melli represent the Qatar-based striker Mehdi Taremi KIB’s sponsorship of this tournament comes Asian Football Confederation’s best adds another dimension to the as part of the event’s immense popularity and hope of a successful 2018 finals. attack. fan base all over the country. Accordingly, the Iran will be appearing at the Iran qualified for the World Cup tournament is one of the most highly anticipat- World Cup for a fifth time and on having conceded only twice in the ed events taking place in the sports community each of their four previous visits-in final phase and both of those goals every year, as football is considered one of the 1978, 1998, 2006 and 2014 — they came against Syria after their spot in most beloved sports amongst youth across the were unable to advance beyond the the finals had already been secured. nation and the globe. group phase. But Queiroz, who took That 2-2 draw at the Azadi On his part, Manager of the Corporate charge in April 2011, has long target- Stadium marked the first time Communications Unit at KIB, NawafNajia, Najia also added that the KIB team is now competition between players, thereby encour- ed a run that would see the country Queiroz’s team had allowed the said: “Our sponsorship of this thrilling tourna- in the lead following its victory over the aging enthusiasm, athleticism, and promoting a progress for the first time and has opposition to score in a competitive ment has definitely earned its place amongst National Guard football team. During its first sense of team spirit. Additionally, the tourna- worked hard to encourage the game since a 3-1 win over our series of Ramadan activities and initiatives. match, the KIB football team demonstrated ment is a great opportunity for employees to authorities in Iran to give him the Turkmenistan in November 2015, a This year, we are not only participating in the remarkable sportsmanship which was enjoyed improve their physical fitness, as they are tools required to achieve that goal. run stretching back 13 matches and tournament, as our support has now extended by the large crowd of fans. The Bank is cur- required to follow a strict healthy lifestyle and Queiroz’s main concern has been almost 22 months. further to sponsoring the event. Of course, this rently preparing for its next match which will diet, boosting their efficiency and productivity. the disparity in the fitness between Iran will need players such as falls in line with our role as active players in be played against Hamada Club. It is worth noting that KIB has always those in his squad playing in Iran central defender Mortez the community. As a national institution, KIB KIB remains dedicated to participating in sought to actively support national activities and those featuring overseas, with Pouralighanji and highly-rated continues to support youth participation in this tournament with its own football team. and participate in sports-related initiatives the country’s foreign-based players defensive midfielder Saeid sports activities, establishing itself through its Over the years, KIB’s football team has man- that serve youth and diverse segments of the key to hopes of success. Principal Ezatolahi to be at the top of their encompassing social responsibility program aged to time and time again achieve great local community. The Bank’s new strategic among the weapons at Queiroz’s game if they are to achieve their and its new strategic direction as a true ‘Bank results and reach the finals; all of which was direction establishes it as a partner in every disposal is Rubin Kazan striker dream. — Reuters for Life’ in many aspects.” made possible through its belief in fair, honest aspect of a person’s life. glamorous team for the continent’s biggest prize. ‘KLOPP’S DIFFERENT’ McDermott urges “They were a good side in ‘81 but they weren’t what Perhaps Jurgen Klopp will be saying something sim- they are now,” McDermott said.