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Kompany's successor? Legend tips nephew for Bayern job

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has dropped a major hint regarding the club's long-term managerial plans by naming a surprising candidate to eventually succeed Vincent Kompany. Despite the Belgian's current success at the Allianz Arena, the club icon believes a familiar face within the family could be the perfect heir to the throne.

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Kompany's masterplan? Tah backs Bayern strategy for PSG clash

Bayern Munich are preparing for a season-defining night at the Allianz Arena as they look to secure a place in the Champions League final. Following a chaotic first-leg encounter in Paris, head coach Vincent Kompany is facing questions over whether his expansive style needs a pragmatic adjustment to handle the threat of the reigning European champions.

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Revealed: Guardiola's role in Bayern hiring Kompany

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has pulled back the curtain on the shock appointment of Vincent Kompany, revealing that a secret phone call with Pep Guardiola sealed the deal. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's crucial Champions League semi-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain, the club patriarch praised the Belgian manager's flawless character and immense work ethic.

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Kompany & Bayern Munich disrupt PSG's hotel plans

Paris Saint-Germain were forced to change hotels ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Bayern Munich after Vincent Kompany and the Bundesliga giants refused to vacate their preferred base. The decision disrupted PSG’s travel plans and removed a venue tied to one of their most memorable European triumphs.

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Kompany avoids a harsh sentence

Manager Vincent Kompany surprisingly opted for Alphonso Davies at left-back against Paris Saint-Germain instead of Konrad Laimer. Although the full-back did concede a penalty, the move ultimately did not come back to haunt the coach.

FC Bayern München Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg

Kompany: Bayern willing to 'die on the pitch' to reach UCL final

Vincent Kompany has issued a defiant battle cry following Bayern Munich’s breathless 5-4 semi-final first leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting his players are willing to "die on the pitch" to reach the Champions League final. Despite trailing after a nine-goal thriller in the French capital, the Belgian coach remains adamant that the tie is far from over as the action heads back to Bavaria.

Frequently asked questions

Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.

Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.

The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.

The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.

Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.

Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.

Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.

Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.