"I don't use the f word as often. My kids saw me swearing on YouTube videos. That doesn't exactly put me in a strong position at home when it comes to parenting, telling them what to say and what not to say. But if I get really angry, if we're being too 'arrogant' - we need to be confident in our own strength and what we can do, and we know that. But I don't like unnecessary arrogance,"
"If we're not doing as much as we normally should, then I can get angry too. For me, this work is so important, a sign of respect for the club and the opponent. That's why I try to stay as calm as possible."
Vincent Kompany, now Bayern Munich coach, previously had a reputation for explosive outbursts during his time at RSC Anderlecht and Burnley. His children finding YouTube clips of his swearing prompted him to cut back on public profanity and rethink visible anger. He avoids frequent use of the f-word to maintain credibility in parenting and to set an example. Kompany accepts getting angry when the team shows unnecessary arrogance or underperforms, because he views the work as a sign of respect for the club and the opponent. He deliberately internalizes his rage and emphasizes staying as calm as possible.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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