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'The most important person managers must manage is themselves'

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally…

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
'The most important person managers must manage is themselves'
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BBC Sport: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Friday, October 30, 2026 in a story involving BBC Sport, Tony Pulis, Vincent Kompany. Here is how the report opens:

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally…

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Photos: BBC Sport

It is one of many Soccer stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Major League Soccer and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: 'The most important person managers must manage is themselves'
  • Who’s involved: BBC Sport, Tony Pulis and Vincent Kompany
  • League: Soccer
  • First reported: Friday, October 30, 2026 by BBC Sport

Background: Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in North America and the highest level of the United States soccer league system. It comprises 30 teams, with 27 in the United States and 3 in Canada, and is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation. MLS is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The league is headquartered in New York City.

Text from Wikipedia’s Major League Soccer article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for BBC Sport

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BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally… BBC Sport reported the story on Friday, October 30, 2026.

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