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Harry Kane has already notched five Bundesliga goals and four Champions League goals this season

Kane faces late fitness test ahead of Aston Villa game

Harry Kane will be assessed on Wednesday morning to see whether he can feature in Bayern Munich's Champions League clash at Aston Villa.

Soccer • 01 Oct 24

Vincent Kompany is expected to see Bayern reclaim the title in Germany

Bayern in good Kompany ahead of Leverkusen title battle

Bayern Munich kick off their Bundesliga campaign at VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday with the spotlight firmly on new coach Vincent Kompany as he looks to guide the club back to the top of German football.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Vincent Kompany has taken the untraditional route from Burnley to Bayern Munich

Kompany lands Bayern job, Flick takes over Barcelona

Bayern Munich have appointed Vincent Kompany as their new manager on a deal until June 2027 after the Belgian parted ways with Burnley following their relegation from the Premier League.

Soccer • 29 May 24

Bayern agree compensation fee to land Kompany

Bayern Munich have agreed a compensation fee of £10.2m with Burnley for Vincent Kompany to become their new manager, according to reports.

Soccer • 25 May 24

Vincent Kompany could be waving goodbye to Burnley soon

Bayern Munich set for shock Kompany appointment

Bayern Munich are close to appointing Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as their new manager, according to reports.

Soccer • 22 May 24

Referee Darren England brandishes a red card at Vincent Kompany at Stamford Bridge

Kompany hit with misconduct charge

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his side's 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 03 Apr 24

Jurgen Klopp at Turf Moor where Liverpool went top of the league following their 2-0 victory over Burnley

Klopp heaps praise on goalscorers after win at Burnley

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted to see both Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota score – for different reasons – in the 2-0 win at Burnley.

Soccer • 26 Dec 23

Vincent Kompany is still looking for a first Premier League win as Burnley boss

United woes of no interest to Kompany's 'calm camp'

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany insists he is paying no attention to any talk of a crisis at Manchester United as he prepares to face Erik ten Hag's side on Saturday.

Soccer • 21 Sep 23

Dara O'Shea joins a promoted Burnley outfit that had 10 points to spare over their nearest pursuers in the Championship

O'Shea eyes new heights after completing Burnley move

Republic of Ireland centre-half Dara O'Shea said he wants to bring his career to another level after completing a move to Premier League Burnley.

Soccer • 23 Jun 23

Mauricio Pochettino is on Chelsea's radar

Chelsea in talks with Pochettino to take over at Bridge

Chelsea remain in talks with Mauricio Pochettino over becoming their new manager but the club have not yet ruled out other candidates.

Soccer • 25 Apr 23

Pep Guardiola and Vincent Kompany will meet again in the FA Cup

It's 'destiny' for Kompany to manage City - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has no doubt his job will one day belong to his former captain Vincent Kompany.

Soccer • 03 Mar 23

Former colleagues Mikel Arteta (L) and Pep Guardiola pit their wits against each other in the title race tomorrow

Kompany: Pep and Arteta spoke the same language

Premier League title rivals Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta "spoke the same language" when they worked together at Manchester City, according to former club captain Vincent Kompany.

Soccer • 14 Feb 23

"I kind of look at it and sometimes roll my eyes a little bit"

Kompany questions motives of Man City critics

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany questioned the motives of the club's critics after the reigning champions were hit with 115 charges relating to the Premier League's financial rules.

Soccer • 07 Feb 23

Michael Obafemi was the target of racist abuse

Swansea 'sickened' by racist abuse aimed at Obafemi

Swansea have said they are "sickened" by "disgusting" racist social media abuse aimed at Michael Obafemi following his loan switch to Burnley.

Soccer • 30 Jan 23

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi has crossed the Wales-England border, moving north to Burnley

Michael Obafemi completes move to high-flying Burnley

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi has completed a loan move to Championship table-toppers Burnley from Swansea City.

Soccer • 29 Jan 23

Dara Costelloe (r) had broken into the first team picture towards the end of last season

Costelloe earns Cullen praise after Burnley debut

Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen reserved plenty of praise for Dara Costelloe after the former Galway United forward's impressive debut for Burnley on the Championship's opening night.

Soccer • 30 Jul 22

Burnley sign former St Pat's man Luke McNally

Former St Patrick's Athletic defender Luke McNally has joined Vincent Kompany's Burnley in a transfer worth up to £2million.

Soccer • 28 Jun 22

Vincent Kompany returns to the Premier League

Vincent Kompany takes the reins at Burnley

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been appointed as the new manager of Burnley.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Vincent Kompany could be returning to the Premier league

Kompany quits Anderlecht as Burnley talk escalates

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has left his role as Anderlecht head coach amid reports he is the front runner to take over at relegated Burnley.

Soccer • 25 May 22

Aguero's goal against QPR was an iconic Premier League moment

Aguero and Scholes among six inductees to Hall of Fame

Sergio Aguero, Didier Drogba, Vincent Kompany, Peter Schmeichel, Paul Scholes and Ian Wright have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

Soccer • 21 Apr 22

Cullen says Kenny and his staff 'were brave and stuck to their principles and now we're seeing the rewards for it'

Cullen reaping rewards of time with club and country

Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about his second season at Anderlecht, life in the Boys In Green midfield as results improve under Stephen Kenny and his Leitrim roots.

Soccer • 30 Dec 21

Craig Bellamy had been working as one of manager Vincent Kompany's backroom staff.

Bellamy departs Anderlecht for mental health reasons

Former Liverpool and Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy is to leave his role as assistant coach at Anderlecht for mental health reasons, the Belgian club have announced.

Soccer • 13 Sep 21

Kompany won his fourth and final Premier League title in 2019

City to unveil Kompany and Silva statues at Etihad

Sculptures of Vincent Kompany and David Silva will be installed outside Manchester City's Etihad stadium ahead of this weekend's Premier League game against Arsenal, the club said.

Soccer • 23 Aug 21

The midfielder has represented Belgium at under-21 level

Arsenal complete Lokonga signing

Arsenal have completed the signing of Belgium Under-21 midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht.

Soccer • 19 Jul 21

Josh Cullen: "My aim now is to become a mainstay in the Irish midfield"

Cullen hopes Kompany influence will aid Irish ambitions

Josh Cullen had a nomadic existence before moving to Anderlecht last October, but the 25-year-old believes a season under the tutelage of Vincent Kompany has equipped him to nail down a place in the Republic of Ireland midfield.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21