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Monaco

Real Madrid to play Benfica, PSG face Monaco in Champions League play-offs

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during the Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during the Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Monaco and Juventus through after subdued goalless draw

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - AS Monaco v Juventus - Stade Louis-II, Monaco - January 28, 2026  AS Monaco's Denis Zakaria in action with Juventus' Lois Openda REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - AS Monaco v Juventus - Stade Louis-II, Monaco - January 28, 2026  AS Monaco's Denis Zakaria in action with Juventus' Lois Openda REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Europe’s elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places

Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League as they seek to retain their crown.
Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League as they seek to retain their crown.

Swede Oliver Solberg wins Monte Carlo Rally season opener in Toyota podium sweep

Oliver Solberg of Sweden drives his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on day 3 of the Monte Carlo Rally on Jan 24, 2026.
Oliver Solberg of Sweden drives his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 on day 3 of the Monte Carlo Rally on Jan 24, 2026.

Arbeloa hopes Monaco thrashing can be turning point in Real Madrid's season

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v AS Monaco - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 20, 2026 Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa before the match REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v AS Monaco - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 20, 2026 Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa before the match REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Vinicius responds to critics with stellar display as Real Madrid thrash Monaco

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v AS Monaco - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 20, 2026 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior reacts REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v AS Monaco - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 20, 2026 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior reacts REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Mbappe and Vinicius shine as Real Madrid thrash Monaco 6-1

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v AS Monaco - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 20, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal with Jude Bellingham REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v AS Monaco - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 20, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their second goal with Jude Bellingham REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Jurgen Klopp ‘surprised and not surprised’ by Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid exit

Jurgen Klopp, German football coach and "Global Head of Soccer" at Red Bull, is pictured during an AFP interview at RB Leipzig's headquarters in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on January 17, 2026. Despite leaving Liverpool as one of the most highly regarded coaches in football in 2024, Jurgen Klopp said he never considered himself among the game's best. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)
Jurgen Klopp, German football coach and "Global Head of Soccer" at Red Bull, is pictured during an AFP interview at RB Leipzig's headquarters in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on January 17, 2026. Despite leaving Liverpool as one of the most highly regarded coaches in football in 2024, Jurgen Klopp said he never considered himself among the game's best. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

France's Pogba partners with professional camel racing team

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Brest v AS Monaco - Stade Francis-Le Ble, Brest, France - December 5, 2025 AS Monaco's Paul Pogba in action with Brest's Pathe Mboup REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Brest v AS Monaco - Stade Francis-Le Ble, Brest, France - December 5, 2025 AS Monaco's Paul Pogba in action with Brest's Pathe Mboup REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Balogun goal secures Monaco's win over Galatasaray

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - AS Monaco v Galatasaray - Stade Louis-II, Monaco - December 9, 2025 AS Monaco's Folarin Balogun celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - AS Monaco v Galatasaray - Stade Louis-II, Monaco - December 9, 2025 AS Monaco's Folarin Balogun celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Manon Cruz

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.