England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has denied reports of alleged talks with FC Barcelona. The speculation was triggered by statements from Xavier Vilajoana, a candidate for the presidency of the Catalan club. Meanwhile in Munich, the echoes of coach Vincent Kompany's emotional speech against racism continue to resonate, receiving enthusiastic praise from club officials and global media, becoming a manifesto that transcends the boundaries of sport.

Kane ends rumors

Harry Kane officially denied contacts with the Barcelona presidential candidate, declaring loyalty to Bayern.

Manifesto against racism

Vincent Kompany earned praise from global media and club officials with his 12-minute monologue on discrimination.

Elections in Barcelona

Xavier Vilajoana is using Kane's name in his campaign ahead of the elections planned for March 15.

Harry Kane has firmly addressed reports linking him with a move to Camp Nou. The striker, who boasts excellent statistics for Bayern Munich, admitted he learned about the alleged interest from the media and treats it solely as a courteous compliment. The confusion was caused by Xavier Vilajoana, a contender for the presidency of Barcelona, who announced in his electoral program ahead of the planned March 15th vote that he had made contact with the Englishman's entourage. Kane, however, stressed that his full focus is on fighting for trophies in Bavaria, and that there can be no talk of any negotiations. At the same time, the football world is captivated by the speech of Bayern coach Vincent Kompany. The Belgian coach delivered an almost twelve-minute monologue about racism during a Friday press conference, referencing incidents affecting Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid. The fight against racism in football stadiums intensified in Europe after a series of incidents in Spain's La Liga in 2023, forcing federations to tighten disciplinary penalties and match interruption procedures. The coach's stance was met with immense praise from club president Herbert Hainer, who stated that Kompany „hit the nail on the head” and proved he is an outstanding personality not only on the pitch but also off it. Kompany, despite continued media pressure, announced he does not intend to escalate the topic indefinitely, hoping his message will open the door to substantive dialogue. Media outlets, including „The New York Times”, compare his calm and substantive argumentation to the methods of other well-known coaches, highlighting a new quality in Bayern's communication. Meanwhile, the mood in the Bavarian capital remains optimistic, especially after the recent 3:2 league victory, which strengthens the team's position in the Bundesliga table. [{"strona1": "Bayern Monachium", "strona2": "Przeciwnik ligowy", "wynik1": 3, "wynik2": 2}] 12 minut — was the duration of Vincent Kompany's monologue on racism „Ich glaube nicht, dass wir jetzt was gewinnen, wenn ich das jetzt noch in den nächsten zwei, drei, fünf Tagen immer wieder sage. Ich hoffe, dass die Tür offen bleibt.” (I don't think we gain anything now if I keep saying it again over the next two, three, five days. I hope the door remains open.) — Vincent Kompany

Mentioned People

  • Harry Kane — Bayern Munich striker and captain of the England national team.
  • Vincent Kompany — Bayern Munich coach, author of a prominent speech against racism.
  • Xavier Vilajoana — Candidate for the presidency of FC Barcelona.
  • Herbert Hainer — President of Bayern Munich.
  • Vinícius Júnior — Real Madrid footballer, victim of racist attacks.