- Corporate Recollections of the Six-Minute Red Incident in Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg carries some not-so-favorable recollections for Bayern's new manager, Vincent Kompany. His encounters here aren't filled with joy. On March 22, 2008, as a 21-year-old, Kompany stepped onto the Volkswagen Arena for the sole time. He entered the game against Hamburger SV in the 81st minute, but within six minutes, he picked up two yellow cards and was given a red card.
Laughing heartily, Kompany expressed hope for a better second stint in Wolfsburg, as he prepared to revisit the city with Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga opening on Sunday (3:15 PM CEST/DAZN). "Life in football can throw you curveballs like that. It's all about keeping momentum going," Kompany said, reflecting on his past experience during a press conference. He had a brief stint in the professional world back then.
Initially, he believed he was participating in a DFB-Pokal game. After the match, he apologized to his teammates in the locker room, only adding to his embarrassment. Interestingly, the game ended in chaos, with red cards flying left and right in the heated finale. Both VfL and HSV each received two red cards in the frenzy.
Despite the awkward debut with Hamburger SV, resulting in a red card, Kompany is hopeful for a different outcome this time around with FC Bayern visiting Wolfsburg for the Bundesliga opener. In his past, Kompany learned that life in football can present unexpected challenges, but maintaining positivity is key to overcoming them.
