Vincent Kompany

Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany bids adieu to football to take up coaching role

Former Manchester City defender and Vincent Kompany has announced that he is hanging up his boots as a player in order to switch to a managerial role.

Aug 17, 2020, 19:06 PM IST

Soccer: Manchester City don't need to sign another defender, says Vincent Kompany

Manchester City`s defensive resources have been stretched thin this season but former captain Vincent Kompany says they do not need to sign another defender in January to get their Premier League title defence back on track.

Nov 12, 2019, 14:58 PM IST

Injured Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte out for up to six months

French center-back Laporte damaged his cartilage and lateral meniscus in a challenge with Brighton and Hove Albion defender Adam Webster and was carried off in City`s 4-0 league victory last month.

Sep 13, 2019, 20:34 PM IST

Vincent Kompany backs Manchester City's John Stones to prove doubters wrong

Stones` time at City since joining in 2016 for a reported fee of 47.5 million pounds ($58.8 million) has been marked by error-prone displays and injury struggles, putting the 25-year-old below Aymeric Laporte in the pecking order last season.

Sep 13, 2019, 16:16 PM IST

Vincent Kompany misses testimonial but gets statute as consolation

There was some consolation, however, with City announcing they would name a road at their academy after Kompany and unveil a statue at The Etihad of their most successful captain.

Sep 11, 2019, 22:42 PM IST

Vincent Kompany seeks more diversity in governing bodies after Romelu Lukaku abuse

Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, who joined Inter Milan last month, was subjected to racist abuse in a 2-1 Serie A win at Cagliari on Sunday and urged federations and social media to do more to fight racism.

Sep 04, 2019, 23:51 PM IST

Hamstring injury sidelines Vincent Kompany as Anderlecht lose again

Kompany limped off with 15 minutes left in Friday`s 1-0 loss at champions Racing Genk which left Anderlecht with two points from six matches in their worst start to a season in 21 years.

Aug 24, 2019, 13:34 PM IST

Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko reveals he cried on Vincent Kompany's departure

Kompany made a move to R.S.C. Anderlecht but Zinchenko said that he would like to stay in touch with the 33-year-old.

Jul 22, 2019, 12:45 PM IST

Manchester City academy coach Simon Davies follows Vincent Kompany to Anderlecht

Anderlecht made the announcement on Saturday, saying that the 45-year-old Welshman had signed a contract until 2022 to join "TeamKompany".

May 25, 2019, 15:44 PM IST

Vincent Kompany to leave Manchester City on a high after treble

City crushed Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday to complete the unprecedented treble, after which Kompany said they were the best team in the world.

May 19, 2019, 15:36 PM IST

Diverse boardrooms can help clubs tackle racism better: Vincent Kompany

Earlier this season, Kompany`s teammate Raheem Sterling accused sections of the British media of fuelling the problem with a negative portrayal of young black players.

Apr 13, 2019, 17:52 PM IST

Vincent Kompany's Manchester City future uncertain: Pep Guardiola

Kompany, whose contract ends this season, has missed numerous games due to muscle injuries in the past few seasons.

Jan 29, 2019, 12:13 PM IST

Benjamin Mendy back for Burton clash, Vincent Kompany return uncertain

Mendy, 24, last played in a 3-1 league win over neighbours Manchester United in November but has missed 16 games after undergoing surgery on his left knee.

Jan 23, 2019, 12:09 PM IST

EPL title race won't over even if Liverpool beat Manchester City: Vincent Kompany

City are currently in third place with 47 points, seven points behind table-toppers Liverpool, and a defeat would give the Merseyside club a 10-point advantage in the title race.

Jan 03, 2019, 10:41 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Injured Belgian defenders Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen still in doubt

Before the Belgian squad left Moscow for Sochi, the Belgian soccer federation announced that defender Laurent Ciman, a possible backup for Kompany and Vermaelen, had been sent home.

Jun 17, 2018, 14:49 PM IST

Injured Vincent Kompany retained in Belgium World Cup squad

Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester City skipper is not fit for their opening match in Russia.

Jun 04, 2018, 15:16 PM IST

Clinical Manchester City thump Arsenal to win League Cup

City took control early, playing measured football and enjoying the lion's share of possession against a side who have made Wembley a second home in recent years.

Feb 26, 2018, 08:40 AM IST

Cautious Vincent Kompany reminds leaders Manchester City of 2012 Manchester United meltdown

Kompany, who was instrumental to City's dramatic comeback six seasons ago, is wary of a similar collapse from the league leaders this campaign and is eager to keep his team mates grounded despite their 12-point lead atop the table.

Dec 27, 2017, 16:54 PM IST

Manchester derby 'most important game in the world', says Vincent Kompany

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes the derby against Manchester United is the biggest fixture of the season and he would feel the same even if the two teams were not involved in the Premier League title race.

Dec 05, 2017, 16:58 PM IST