BERLIN | Xinhua | Bayern Munich have named Vincent Kompany as their new head coach, the club confirmed via its official website on Wednesday. The 38-year-old former center-back has signed a three-year deal that will keep him with Bayern Munich through June 2027. “We all agree at the club that …
Read More »Guardiola praises Bayern’s choice of Kompany as new head coach
BERLIN | Xinhua | There seems no better reference for a young coach than to be praised by Germany national coach Julian Nagelsmann and Spain’s coaching icon Pep Guardiola. Considering that, Vincent Kompany’s start as Bayern Munich head coach next season couldn’t be more promising. While the official announcement is …
Read More »Talking points in European football this weekend
Paris, France | AFP | Barcelona won their first game under Quique Setien, Erling Braut Haaland enjoyed a dream debut with Borussia Dortmund and Juventus ominously extended their lead at the top of Serie A at the weekend. AFP Sport looks back at some of the main talking points from around …
Read More »Kompany magic keeps Man City on course
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City moved to within one win of retaining the Premier League title as captain Vincent Kompany’s thunderous strike earned a nervy 1-0 win over Leicester City on Monday. The English champions were not as their fluent best, but got the one moment of …
Read More »United would love to ruin City’s title party says Kompany
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Vincent Kompany has warned champions elect Manchester City that Manchester United will be desperate to ruin the leaders’ bid to seal the Premier League title against their bitter rivals. City need two wins to seal the title and if they beat Everton in their …
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