"Getting him was like hitting the lottery jackpot!" - Hainer about Kompany
| FCB coach Vincent Kompany and FCB president Herbert Hainer at the Oktoberfest. | Photo: Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images. |
FC Bayern coach Vincent Kompany delivered a powerful 12-minute monologue addressing the recent racist incident involving Vinícius Junior and Gianluca Prestianni, condemning racism and emphasizing the responsibility of football and society to stand firmly against discrimination. His words drew widespread attention across the football world and were seen by many as a significant and courageous intervention.
Speaking publicly, FCB president Herbert Hainer expressed his deep admiration for Kompany, highlighting both his character and leadership qualities:
"I’ve said this several times in interviews: Vincent Kompany is not only a great guy on the pitch, but also off the pitch, he’s so good for us. I've said a few times getting him was like hitting the lottery jackpot, and when you saw the statement he made, it was intelligent, well-considered and right on target, and with it he shook many people up, but also gave a lot of courage."
