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Why Ansu Fati hasn’t played for Monaco yet since moving from Barca
Ansu Fati moved from Barcelona to Monaco this summer on a season-long loan and will be hoping to impress with the Ligue 1 side. However, he is yet to feature in pre-season for his new club. Monaco have played Cercle Brugge and Coventry so far and...

‘We’re trying’… AS Monaco manager breaks silence on fitness of on-loan Barcelona forward
FC Barcelona recently unveiled teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as the club’s new number 10. The Spanish attacker took over the iconic jersey number from La Masia graduate Ansu Fati, who left on loan to join AS Monaco in Ligue 1. Long before Lamine...

Monaco launches simplified 39 19 helpline for victims of violence
The Principality of Monaco has introduced a new, simplified helpline number for victims of violence. As of this month, calls can now be made to 39 19, a free and easy-to-remember number that replaces the former 0800 91 90 10. The introduction of...

DR Congo inks soccer deals with Barcelona, AC Milan, Monaco
DR Congo inked a $51 million shirt sponsorship deal with Spanish football giant FC Barcelona, its third such partnership this year to boost tourism. The Central African nation has signed similar agreements in recent months with Italian giants AC...

AS Monaco unveils Japan-inspired away kit for 2025/26 season
AS Monaco has revealed its new away kit for the 2025/26 football season, created in collaboration with Japanese sportswear brand Mizuno. The design, inspired by Monaco’s Japanese Garden, blends cultural symbolism with fresh aesthetic elements to...

“Monaco et les Napoléon(s)”: new exhibition reveals little-known ties between Monaco and Bonapartes
On Thursday 10 July, Prince Albert II opened a new exhibition entitled “Monaco et les Napoléon(s). Destins croisés” (intertwined destinies) at the Grimaldi Forum. The exhibition, led by Louis Ducruet, includes almost 200 rare objects, some of...

Porsche sports boat sets speed record at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
The Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom sports boat, which features a fully electric drive system carried over from the Porsche Macan Turbo, has set a speed record at the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge with an average speed of 49.84kts (92.3km/h)....

Renault 5 Monte Carlo Edition pays homage to the Clio Williams
The new Renault 5 has received plenty of attention since it returned last year thanks to its retro style, but a coachbuilder has decided the electric supermini could do with some influence from the Clio, too. While the regular Renault 5 EV is...

Official | AS Monaco extend Mika Biereth’s contract until 2030
6AS Monaco have confirmed that Mika Biereth (22) has signed a contract extension until June 2030, rewarding the Danish striker following his breakout season with the Principality side in 2024-2025. last Summer Monaco signed the London-born striker...

Where to cool down in Monaco?
Summer is in full swing in the Principality and the temperatures are very high. We asked our readers for their tips on sheltering from the sun to cope with the heat. Here are five ideas for places to keep cool and enjoy Monaco without getting hot...

Monaco and Order of Malta join forces with Rotary Clubs for neonatal health in Bethlehem
On 16th July, the Sovereign Order of Malta’s Embassy to Monaco announced a high-impact humanitarian initiative in collaboration with an international Rotary Club network. This partnership launches a vital neonatal healthcare mission in Bethlehem,...

Super Eagles Star On Monaco Radar
Monaco have identified Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface as their top target for the summer transfer window, according to Afrique Sport. The 24-year-old, who scored 21 goals across all competitions during the 2023–24 season but struggled with...

Maona Monte-Carlo: A sun-drenched escape from Monaco to Mykonos in one unforgettable afternoon
This summer, Maona Monte-Carlo has reimagined itself with the spirit of Mykonos – and the result is a sensory voyage filled with bold Mediterranean flavours, euphoric ambiance, and cocktail craft at its finest. From the moment you arrive, it’s...

Pogba & Fati wait for Monaco debuts as coach plays it safe
Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati are still far from fit enough to make their first appearance for Monaco as coach Adi Hutter analysed his side's new signings. Pogba and Fati are "hungry" for a start Hutter confirms duo still rebuilding fitness Cautious...

Dua Lipa’s Custom Porsche 911 GT3 RS Unveiled In Monaco, Heads To Auction
Between tour stops, Dua Lipa did something a little unexpected. She helped configure a 525-horsepower Porsche 911 GT3 RS and debuted it during the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Painted in a custom turquoise-heavy livery inspired by her Radical...

Has Oscar Piastri got lost? Fans go wild over surprise Monaco appearance
Monaco might not quite be top of the shocks when it comes to F1 stars being spotted, but Oscar Piastri's recent trip their stunned fans. Monaco of course holds a grand prix every year but that was back in May and the next grand prix is quickly...

Lisa Pou wins Monaco’s first-ever World Championship medal in open water swimming
Lisa Pou has made sporting history for the Principality after claiming a bronze medal in the 10km event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, marking the first time a Monegasque swimmer has reached the podium at this level. Lisa Pou...

FOOTBALL - Coventry City suffer heavy pre-season defeat against Monaco
COVENTRY City suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat against Ligue 1 giants Monaco in a behind-closed-doors friendly at St. George’s Park. A hat-trick from substitute Maghnes Akliouche and further goals from Mika Biereth and Saimon Bouabre inflicted a heavy...

Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority introduces redesigned multilingual platform
The Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority has introduced a completely redesigned its multilingual platform, www.visitmonaco.com which it says will built to better support travel advisors, tour operators, wholesalers and media...

Win $4 Million at Wimbledon, Lose $1.7 Million to Taxes—Unless You Live in Monaco
Wimbledon just wrapped up, and while two champions claimed titles and trophies, their real wins—or losses—depend on where they call home. Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek each earned $4 million for their victories in the singles finals, part of the...