“My father was a refugee” — Vincent Kompany fires back at critics

Former Manchester City player and Skipper Vincent Kompany needed to make a statement after the media prior to the current campaign, had rubbished his appointment as Bayern Munich head coach.

It should be recalled that Kompany’s appointment by Bayern came right after his relegation with Burnley last season. Now, the Belgian has hit back at critics who questioned whether he was ready to lead the German giants.

After Bayern’s emphatic 9-2 Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb, the former Belgium international used his own inspirational journey to silence doubters, reminding the world that he’s been overcoming impossible odds since day one.

Speaking to the press post-match, Vincent Kompany addressed the skepticism surrounding his appointment.

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“I was born in Brussels, my dad was a refugee from Congo. What are the chances of me playing in the Premier League, winning trophies, captaining my country?” he said, pointing out that the odds were almost non-existent. Yet he defied them all—becoming a Premier League legend, a national team hero, and now, a top-flight manager at Bayern Munich.

Kompany’s powerful message was clear: success isn’t determined by others’ opinions. “Do you just stop believing in yourself because of what people say? You keep going. If you fail, you fail; if you succeed, you succeed, but you always strive to get better.”

The 9-2 thrashing not only served as a statement of intent from Bayern under Kompany but also as a reminder that the former Manchester City captain’s resilience and determination have always fueled his rise to the top. His response to critics is a testament to his never-say-die mentality—proving once again that he’s ready for the challenges ahead at Bayern Munich, no matter what the doubters think.