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Ian Mitchelmore

Craig Bellamy turned down Maradona's requested meeting to attend little boy's funeral

Vincent Kompany described Craig Bellamy as "misunderstood" ahead of his expected appointment to Burnley's coaching staff.

The pair worked together at Anderlecht and are now set to be re-united at Turf Moor, with Kompany all-but confirming as much in his first Burnley press conference on Friday. "He’s someone I have huge respect for," said the Belgian when asked about Bellamy.

"He’s incredibly gifted and he’s a typical misunderstood guy who gives so much, if I can have him with me, I will. Just give me three or four days to make sure."

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