'Vincent Kompany saved me and millions of other men'

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany collapsed during training and was hospitalized; a serious virus is causing significant damage to his body.

Vincent Kompany, manager of Bayern Munich, has been sidelined for weeks after collapsing during a training session and being taken to hospital by ambulance. The illness began when he contracted a virus the previous week but continued working despite his body's warning signs. According to recent reports, the virus is causing serious damage to his body. Kompany had previously spoken briefly about his health condition, saying he ignored his body's signals until it forced him to stop. He is expected to be out for several weeks.