England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has denied reports of alleged talks with FC Barcelona. The speculation was sparked 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, meeting with enthusiastic reception from club officials and global media, becoming a manifesto that transcends the boundaries of sport.

Kane shuts down rumors

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

Manifesto against racism

Vincent Kompany gained recognition 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 elections scheduled for March 15.

Harry Kane responded firmly to reports linking him with a move to Camp Nou. The striker, who boasts excellent statistics for Bayern Munich, admitted he learned of 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 in his electoral program ahead of the voting scheduled for March 15 announced establishing contact with the Englishman's entourage. Kane emphasized, however, that his full concentration is focused on fighting for trophies in Bavaria, and that no negotiations are taking place. At the same time, the football world is buzzing about the speech by Bayern coach, Vincent Kompany. The Belgian coach delivered an almost twelve-minute monologue on racism during a Friday press conference, referring to incidents affecting Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid. The fight against racism in football stadiums intensified in Europe after a series of incidents in the Spanish La Liga in 2023, which forced federations to tighten disciplinary penalties and match interruption procedures. The coach's stance was met with enormous recognition from the club's 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 ongoing media pressure, announced that he does not intend to escalate the topic indefinitely, hoping his message will open the door to substantive dialogue. Sports media worldwide, including services like Ground News and Bundesliga.com, widely cite his arguments, highlighting a new quality in Bayern's communication and courage in setting ethical standards in football. Meanwhile, in the Bavarian capital, the mood 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 — Vincent Kompany's monologue on racism lasted „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.” — Vincent Kompany

Mentioned People

  • Harry Kane — Bayern Munich striker and England national team captain.
  • Vincent Kompany — Bayern Munich coach, author of a high-profile 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.