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Bayern release update on Kompany after collapse
Kompany collapsed while watching the reserve team's session and was taken to hospital by ambulance; his coaching staff will take over his duties.
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At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Bayern release update on Kompany after collapse”, with reporting from Sky Sports and Euronews.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 2:50 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Bayern.
- BBN covered this story before: Harry's peace plea, Aberfan anniversary, Bayern host Arsenal, Ohio… (October 21).
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- Yahoo SportsBayern release update on Kompany after collapse
- Sky SportsVincent Kompany: Bayern Munich boss taken to hospital after collapsing at training ground October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- EuronewsBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapse during training October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed on Friday while watching the reserve team train, and he was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWhat has the club said?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBoard member Max Eberl says Kompany's health is the club's top priority, and his coaching staff will take over his duties.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo does he go in the chair?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNo. Not today.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFan question, then. What do Bayern supporters want from the staff now?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorKeep the standard. Six-one over Leipzig last week, two-two with Arsenal on Wednesday. Heat rating: lukewarm, and that's the chair's temperature, nothing else.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThen the chair can have the afternoon off.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorRosa, you're in the game! Go, go, go!
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The story so far
- Diaz hat-trick fires Bayern to win in Kane's 100th Bundesliga game · BBC Sport
- Harry's peace plea, Aberfan anniversary, Bayern host Arsenal, Ohio… · AOL.com
- Bayern release update on Kompany after collapse (this story)
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