Former Manchester City captain and current Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has hit back at skeptics who doubted his ability to lead the German giants, citing his own unlikely rise to success.
In a passionate response, Kompany shared his personal story, highlighting the odds he overcame to achieve greatness. “I was born in Brussels, my dad was a refugee from Congo… What are my chances of playing in the Premier League, winning something at the best level, playing for the national team? The odds were 0.000 something. Now I’m a coach.”
Kompany emphasized the importance of self-belief and perseverance, urging others not to be limited by external doubts. “Do you just stop believing in yourself and what you can achieve because of what other people say every day?… Let’s encourage people to succeed and break barriers.”
The Belgian football legend, who took over as Bayern Munich manager in June, remains unfazed by online criticism. “I really don’t take it personal, let it go… What am I supposed to do? Stop because of what people think?”
Kompany’s message serves as a powerful reminder to ignore naysayers and push beyond perceived limitations.
