Vincent Kompany

Bayern knew about Musiala's condition 'a long time ago', says Kompany

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Friday the club were aware of midfielder Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public this week.
21 August 2026

The Pep effect lives on

Regular football followers may feel a little estranged from the game this season. Fans, admirers and even rivals are bound to miss one familiar figure from the dugouts of the past two decades -- Pep Guardiola.
21 August 2026

Pep 'made me believe I could be a coach', says Kompany

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said former mentor Pep Guardiola, who announced on Friday he is leaving Manchester City, gave him the belief to become a manager.
23 May 2026

Bruised Bayern 'already motivated' for next Champions League tilt

Coach Vincent Kompany said he was "already motivated" for a tilt at next season's Champions League as he digested Bayern Munich's narrow semi-final elimination at the hands of holders Paris Saint-Germain.
7 May 2026

Bayern's Kompany channels 'inner tranquility' before PSG showdown

Bayern lost 5-4 in last week's wild first leg in Paris in one of the greatest games in recent memory.
5 May 2026

Kompany hails Kane as 'ageing like fine wine' ahead of PSG showdown

Kane has scored 12 goals in 11 Champions League appearances this season, including strikes in both legs of the remarkable quarter-final victory against Real Madrid.
28 April 2026

Paris set for fireworks as PSG host Bayern in UCL semi

A mouthwatering showdown awaits in Paris tonight as reigning champions PSG host Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, with two of Europe’s most potent attacks set to collide.
28 April 2026

'Musiala magic' will be on full display very soon, says Kompany

Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala missed much of the season due to a broken leg and while he has already made an impact since returning to the pitch in January, coach Vincent Kompany is confident he will soon take his game to a whole new level.
21 April 2026

Kompany says Eta appointment is special, will open doors for girls in the sport

On Saturday Eta became the first female coach to lead a Bundesliga team when she was appointed as interim coach at Union.
14 April 2026

Bayern boss Kompany blasts Mourinho over Vinicius racism row response

Vincent Kompany has criticised Jose Mourinho's handling of the racism controversy involving Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, saying the Benfica coach's comments after the midweek Champions League match were a "huge mistake".
20 February 2026

Musiala set for Bayern return after six-month absence

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed midfielder Jamal Musiala was set to make his return after a six-month injury absence in Saturday's Bundesliga match at RB Leipzig.
17 January 2026

The pauseless winter grind

There are plenty of moments in an English Premier League footballer’s life that might inspire envy, but playing through the holiday season is unlikely to be one of them.
24 December 2025

Tough schedule not a problem for Bayern

Bayern Munich's busy match schedule with three matches in seven days will not shift the focus of the German champions ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga match against visiting Bayer Leverkusen, said coach Vincent Kompany on Friday.
1 November 2025

Bayern Munich extend coach Kompany's contract until 2029

Vincent Kompany has extended his contract as coach of Bayern Munich by two years until 2029, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday.
21 October 2025

Bayern boss Kompany seethes over Musiala injury

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany said he was furious after Jamal Musiala sustained a horrific injury during the first half of their Club World Cup quarter-final defeat by Paris St Germain in Atlanta on Saturday.
6 July 2025

Bayern Club World Cup clash with PSG a 'perfect storm'

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his team's Club World Cup quarterfinal clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday will be an enthralling encounter because of their similar "extreme" styles of play.
5 July 2025

Flamengo offer a Champions League level test for Bayern: Kompany

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says that for all the fascination and romance of playing against Flamengo in Sunday's Club World Cup round-of-16 match, he expects the game to be similar to a Champions League contest.
29 June 2025

Leverkusen draw hands Kane's Bayern Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich were crowned German champions for the 34th time on Sunday, giving striker Harry Kane his first major trophy, after second-placed Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg.
4 May 2025

Kompany rues injury problems after Bayern's CL exit to Inter

Bayern Munich earned a draw at the San Siro against Inter Milan on Wednesday but ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, leaving manager Vincent Kompany to reflect on the injury crisis that hit his side ahead of the quarterfinal.
17 April 2025

Kane leads Bayern past Leverkusen into Champions League last eight

Harry Kane scored a goal and set up another as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, going through to the Champions League quarter-finals 5-0 on aggregate.
11 March 2025