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1. www.thecityceleb.com › biography › peopleMeet Vincent Kompany's Parents: Pierre Kompany and Joseline ...

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   Sep 19, 2024 · His father, Pierre Kompany, of Congolese origin and Belgium’s first black mayor, and his mother, Joseline Fraselle, a Belgian with a private life, provided a strong foundation of resilience and cultural integration.

2. www.eurosport.com › football › premier-leagueBurnley manager Vincent Kompany: My father's story is ...

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   Nov 3, 2023 · Burnley manager Vincent Kompany tells TNT Sports’ Sign Up about his childhood, the "difficult" challenges, and why he is "very proud" of his father's story.

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3. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk › sport › footballVincent Kompany reveals how his father's refugee past drives ...

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Vincent Kompany, the manager of Burnley, has shared that his father's experiences as a political refugee fuel his determination to help the club avoid relegation from the Premier League.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vincent_KompanyVincent Kompany - Wikipedia

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   Kompany's father, Pierre, is a Congolese immigrant to Belgium and serves as his agent. He had been interned as a student for rebelling against Mobutu Sese Seko, the dictator of Zaire. [122] In October 2018, Pierre was elected the mayor of Ganshoren, making him the first black mayor in Belgium. [123]

6. www.beinsports.com › en-us › soccerVincent Kompany says his family history driving him as ...

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   Feb 22, 2024 · Kompany’s father Pierre fled DR Congo for Belgium as a dissident in 1975 having protested against dictator Mobutu Sese Seko.

7. myafrikamag.com › vincent-kompanys-inspiringVincent Kompany’s Inspiring Journey: From Refugee Roots to ...

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   Sep 19, 2024 · In a candid reflection on his remarkable journey, Kompany shared how his life defied overwhelming odds to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Born in Brussels to a father who fled Congo as a refugee, Kompany’s path to success was anything but predictable.

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   Who is Kompany's father?

   • Kompany's father, Pierre, is a Congolese immigrant to Belgium and serves as his agent. He had been interned as a student for rebelling against Mobutu Sese Seko, the dictator of Zaire. In October 2018, Pierre was elected the mayor of Ganshoren, making him the first black mayor in Belgium.

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   How did the Kompany family deal with racism?

   • The Kompany family faced racism. At age 14, he was expelled from school due to his frequent absences for the Belgium youth team, and also dropped from the team for clashing with the coach. He then faced further setbacks with his parents' divorce and eviction from his home.

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   Why did François Kompany choose a 'extremely wrong path'?

   • Kompany said in 2019 that due to widespread drugs and gangs in his local area, he could have chosen an "extremely wrong path" at this age. His brother, François Kompany, spent most of his career in the Belgian second tier, having earlier been on the books of Macclesfield Town. Kompany also has an older sister.

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   What did Vincent Kompany say on Burnley's Premier League promotion?

   • "Every word Vincent Kompany said on Burnley's Premier League promotion after Middlesbrough win". Lancs Live. Retrieved 24 April 2023. ^ "Vincent Kompany: Burnley boss wins Championship manager of season award". BBC Sport. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023. ^ Pope, Conor (25 April 2023).

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   What languages does Kompany speak?

   • He was raised speaking French at home and Dutch at school due to the multilingual nature of Brussels. He learned German, English, and a level of Spanish and Italian. In April 2014, Kompany opened two new sports bars in Belgium by the name of Good Kompany, one at the Grand-Place in Brussels and the other at the Groenplaats in Antwerp.

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   Why did Kompany become the first black mayor of Belgium?

   • He was protesting against the harsh rule of Mobutu Sese Seko and later became Belgium's first black mayor. His journey inspired Kompany's successful football career. Kompany spoke emotionally about his inner drive, saying: "It's a deep answer; it's about where you come from.

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9. www.france24.com › en › live-newsKompany driven by family history as Burnley battle drop

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   Feb 22, 2024 · London (AFP) – Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has revealed his father's experiences as a political refugee give him the drive and determination to lead the club's fight for Premier League survival.