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Monaco signs former teen prodigy Fati on season's loan from Barcelona
Monaco signed Ansu Fati on a season-long loan from Barcelona on Tuesday, offering the former teen prodigy another chance to resurrect his career. Monaco said the loan deal for the 22-year-old forward includes an option to buy at the end of the...

Monaco Academy of the Sea opens second summer session
The Monaco Academy of the Sea (A2M) launched its second summer session this week, welcoming around forty participants from different continents… Created in 2023, the Academy aims to share maritime expertise and offer a 360 degree vision of the...

Ansu Fati Signs New Barcelona Contract, Joins Monaco on Loan
Monaco have confirmed the signing of Barcelona winger Ansu Fati on a season-long loan. Fati struggled horribly for playing time under Hansi Flick last season, earning fewer than 300 minutes across 11 appearances and begrudgingly accepting the need...

Ansu Fati completes loan move from Barcelona to Monaco
Barcelona winger Ansu Fati has joined Monaco on a season-long loan deal. Monaco confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that they have an option to buy as part of the agreement. The Athletic reported in the Transfer DealSheet on June 3 that Monaco...

The Barbagiuans in Osaka: charity match bridges Monaco and Japan
The Barbagiuans of Monaco kicked off their first-ever international match at Panasonic Stadium, Osaka, marking a memorable moment in the club’s 40-year history. Prince Albert II and Japanese star Takumi Minamino — Monaco’s forward turned...

DONE DEAL: Barcelona winger Fati joins Monaco
Barcelona winger Ansu Fati has joined AS Monaco. Fati has moved to Monaco on-loan for the new season with an option to buy. Advertisement Advertisement The Spain international joins Monaco after signing a new deal with Barca to 2028. Fati was...

Fati signs new Barcelona deal and joins Monaco
Ansu Fati has joined Monaco on loan after extending his Barcelona deal until 2028 as he aims to revive his career alongside Paul Pogba in Ligue 1. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Fati joins Monaco on a...

Where to catch the best fireworks on the French Riviera and Monaco this summer
The French Riviera is about to explode with colour this summer as the region prepares for its most dazzling fireworks season. Cities around the coast are prepping for charming village celebrations and world-class pyrotechnic competitions. Two...

Strale wins the XII Monaco Principality Trophy
by Alessandro Bagno 1 Jul 02:03 PDT 28-29 June 2025 Strale (1967) by Antonio Bandini of the Circolo Velico Ravennate wins the Overall of the XII Principality of Monaco Trophy. The two scheduled races of the Trophy, promoted by AnnaLicia Balzan,...

Mike James officially reinstated by AS Monaco Basket as club looks ahead to next season
AS Monaco Basket confirmed in a statement Monday that Mike James has been fully reinstated to the Roca Team, putting an end to recent speculation. The American guard, sidelined after a minor forearm injury during the EuroLeague Final Four, was...

Paul Pogba Signs Two-Year Deal with AS Monaco
MONACO, June 29, 2025 — Paul Pogba, the 32-year-old French international and World Cup champion, has officially signed with AS Monaco for a two-year contract. The move marks his first appearance in Ligue 1, a significant shift after spending years...

The shocking scandals behind the Monaco throne as Prince Albert and Princess Charlene celebrate their wedding anniversary
He might be the leader of the smallest Kingdom in Europe but the reign of Prince Albert II Monaco has seen its fair share of scandals and controversies. Today is Prince Albert's 14th wedding anniversary - when he tied the knot with the then...

Six debut novels compete for Monaco discovery prize
The Médiathèque de Monaco hosted the launch of the 2025 “Lire, Découvrir, Rencontrer” initiative on Thursday 26 June, presenting the shortlisted novels for the upcoming Bourse de la Découverte… Organised in collaboration with regional libraries...

Ibiza’s iconic Jondal lands at Monte-Carlo Beach for a limited summer soirée
The spirit of the Balearics has officially arrived on the Riviera, as Monte-Carlo Beach unveils its latest summer gem: Jondal at La Vigie Monte-Carlo. Nestled beneath the pines of the Pointe de La Vigie — a protected haven for birdlife — this...

Monaco emerges as one of the world’s most generous donors per capita, says OECD
Monaco has been named one of the world’s most committed nations to global solidarity, with the OECD revealing the Principality’s powerful per-capita contribution to international aid. Published ahead of the high-level FFD4 summit on financing for...

Monaco updates business classification system to reflect digital age
Monaco is preparing to modernise how it identifies and classifies businesses, with a new system set to take effect from 1st January 2026. The update comes in response to the rapid evolution of professions, particularly those shaped by digital...

Osaka World Expo: Monaco celebrates National Day with strong ecological message
The Principality made a big impression during its National Day at the Japanese World Expo, where Prince Albert II championed a sustainable vision of the future. On Saturday 28 June, the Princely Family took part in the official celebrations for...

Monaco recognised among world’s leading donors in latest OECD development aid report
As global leaders gather in Seville for the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), Monaco has once again cemented its reputation as a key player in international solidarity. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation...

Yacht Club de Monaco presents summer projects and innovations
Last Monday evening, June 24, Prince Albert II invited the members of the Yacht Club de Monaco to attend a presentation of the club’s flagship projects and welcome new members at the annual summer cocktail party. The club’s 2,500 members from 82...

How Much Money Barcelona Will Save From Ansu Fati Loan to Monaco
Barcelona have managed to remove around two-thirds of Ansu Fati’s salary burden by securing a loan agreement with Monaco, it has now been reported. Once a teen prodigy tipped to fill Lionel Messi’s shoes at Camp Nou—even inheriting the club...