Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has sent a message of congratulations to his father Pierre after he became the first-ever black elected-mayor in Belgium.
Pierre was announced as the chosen representative for the Brussels municipality of Ganshoren on Sunday evening following elections.
He won the race with 28.38 per cent of the vote and will now begin his three-year term overseeing the area that is home to 25,000 people.
Alongside a video of him and brother Francois on Instagram, Kompany congratulated his father on his historic election in French.
He wrote alongside the short clip: 'History! We are so proud of you dad. Came over from the DR Congo, as a refugee, in 1975.
'Now gained the trust of your local community becoming the first-ever black elected-mayor in Belgium! It was long overdue but it’s progress. Massive congrats!'
Kompany is currently away in Brussels with the Belgian national team for their UEFA Nations League win over Switzerland and the upcoming friendly against Holland.
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Roberto Martinez's side defeated the Swiss 2-1 in Brussels on Friday night.
The Red Devils now welcome the Dutch to the Belgian capital on Tuesday after their impressive 3-0 win over Germany on Saturday.
Mel7
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Congrats
Danimessione
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by their head u shall knw dem....lol
nbas
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He will be the legend
for sure..
Casioos
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congratulations... keep up the spirit.
He will be the legend
nbas
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congratulations... keep up the spirit.
vuodkny
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papa congratulation black must role
CruisR_Jay
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Congratulations, Kompany and dad 😱😊
nucabelmo
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congrats
wunmight
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congratulations man
Mandjhie
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congratulations and wishing him well.
SD533
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These people look very similar, nobody will get lost. It will be easy to identify them. Congratulations
Withmins
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The Kompany brothers look exactly like their father. The eyes and fore-head. Congrats !
Isaacsoner
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Many Congratulations Sir.
Dedemis
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Anyone who can bring up a son of the quality of Vincent deserves to be a major anywhere in the world! May I remind you two weeks ago Vincent announced he will give every penny of his well deserved testimonial fund(almost certainly in excess of a million pounds) to help Manchester's homeless community!
minicar
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If he's anything like his son,who is a thoroughly decent chap, he will do well.
numeral
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So much respect for Mr. Kompany Senior. Congrats Sir!
CityMan
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LIKE FATHER LIKE SON. I can now see why Kompany is so inspiring and intelligent. Runs in the family.😊✌️
Kusady
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congrats to the big man
Logan Paul Vlogs
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more like twin brothers