AS Monaco

25Aug

By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

Ligue 1

Ligue 1: AS Monaco falls to Lille after Giroud’s stoppage-time winner

Olivier Giroud Undone by a stoppage-time goal from Olivier Giroud, AS Monaco conceded their first defeat of the season against LOSC Lille at the end of the second matchday in Ligue 1 (1-0). On the road at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, the players from the Rock met a LOSC outfit that will certainly be a serious competitor in the race for the Champions League. After 90 minutes of fierce battling, it was Giroud that found the breakthrough at the death, sealing Lille’s triumph with a late strike, which served as a devastating blow for ASM and their supporters, who were present in large numbers in the away section to support their team. While the heat was on early, AS Monaco did not give in and were dominant to start proceedings, with Caio Henrique particularly impressive on the left flank to give...

Fiorentina fight to keep De Gea after AS Monaco interest

26May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Fiorentina fight to keep De Gea after AS Monaco interest

David De Gea of ACF Fiorentina gestures during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. David De Gea saw his career revitalised by Fiorentina, but now the club must fight to keep him after Fabrizio Romano reported an approach from AS Monaco. The 34-year-old had been out of action for a year after his contract with Manchester United expired in July 2023, seeing him prefer to sit out rather than sign for a side he didn’t appreciate. He did not look at all rusty, making a series of spectacular saves for Fiorentina this season, which helped them to reach the Conference League semi-final and finish sixth in Serie A. De Gea born again in Florence De Gea made 42 co...

AS Monaco impressively defeat Lyon to secure Champions League qualification

11May

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Ligue 1

AS Monaco impressively defeat Lyon to secure Champions League qualification

Takumi MINAMINO of AS Monaco and Ainsley MAITLAND-NILES of Olympique Lyonnais during the Ligue 1 MCDonald's match between Monaco and Lyon on May 10, 2025 at Stade Louis II in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images) AS Monaco secured their place on the Ligue 1 podium and in next season’s UEFA Champions League thanks to a superb 2-0 victory against Olympique Lyonnais on a festive evening at the Stade Louis II. In a warm atmosphere for the last home match of the season, AS Monaco got the job done against a tough opponent. Thanks to goals from Takumi Minamino and Denis Zakaria, the Red and Whites have now claimed a place on the podium and thus validated their ticket for next term’s Champions League. Prince Albert II and President Dmitry Rybolovlev wer...

AS Monaco suffers frustrating stoppage-time loss to Brest

6Apr

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Ligue 1

AS Monaco suffers frustrating stoppage-time loss to Brest

14 Mika BIERETH (asm) - 05 Brendan CHARDONNET (sb29) during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Brest and Monaco on April 5, 2025 at Stade Francis Le Ble in Brest, France. AS Monaco’s four-match unbeaten streak came to an end away at Brest, as Mahdi Camara’s stoppage-time strike secured all three points for Eric Roy’s team. Selecting the same side that clinched victory over OGC Nice last weekend, Adi Hutter was hopeful this formula would get the job done again. Things got off to a positive start for Les Monegasques, as Mika Biereth had a decent early opening, but Massadio Haidara came to the rescue to deny the Danish international. Brest responded when Camara launched a volley in the 19th minute, which Philipp Kohn saved comfortably. With the game going through a period without too ma...

AS Monaco produce stirring comeback to reign supreme over OGC Nice

30Mar

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Ligue 1

AS Monaco produce stirring comeback to reign supreme over OGC Nice

14 Mika BIERETH (asm) - 36 Breel EMBOLO (asm) during the Ligue 1 match between Monaco and Nice at Stade Louis II on March 29, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco. Despite falling behind in the first half, goals from Mika Biereth and Breel Embolo ensured AS Monaco secured a vital victory in the Derby vs. OGC Nice under the eyes of President Dmitry Rybolovlev. For this 108th meeting between the two rivals from the Côte d’Azur, a great initiative marked the occasion. As part of the Week of Education against Racism and Anti-Semitism, players of both teams wore jerseys with a clear message: “No to racism”. 30 minutes prior to kick-off, Thiago Scuro, General Manager of the Principality Club, presented a special jersey to the representatives of LICRA Monaco. A few days earlier, a photo shoot brought toget...

AS Monaco receive boost ahead of Aston Villa tie

20Jan

By Silver Emmanuel8 Comments

Ligue 1

AS Monaco receive boost ahead of Aston Villa tie

Wilfried SINGO of Monaco injured during the French Cup match between Reims and Monaco on January 14, 2025 at Stade Auguste Delaune, in Reims, France. (Photo by Hugo Pfeiffer/Icon Sport via Getty Images) AS Monaco have received a boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter against Aston Villa on Tuesday night. Both Wilfried Singo and Denis Zakaria, who form the backbone of this Monaco side, were absent as the side succumbed to a shock 2-1 loss to Montpellier HSC on Friday. Zakaria has been struggling with illness, like others in the squad, whilst Singo was suffering from a minor back issue. However, at Monday’s pre-match press conference, attended by Get French Football News, Adi Hütter announced that both were likely to be involved against Aston Villa. “Some players ...

Coupe de France: AS Monaco knocked out by Reims

15Jan

By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

Ligue 1

Coupe de France: AS Monaco knocked out by Reims

Mohammed SALISU of Monaco score a goal during the French Cup match between Reims and Monaco on January 14, 2025 at Stade Auguste Delaune, in Reims, France. (Photo by Hugo Pfeiffer/Icon Sport via Getty Images) AS Monaco’s Coupe de France adventure came to a cruel end against Reims, as they exited the competition following a dramatic penalty shootout. The Match Rotating his squad for this crucial clash, Adi Hutter selected a team that featured a nice blend of youth and experience, with exciting attacker Lucas Michal notably handed his first professional start. Kicking off the match full of energy and attacking verve, Les Monegasques twice came close to opening the scoring within the first five minutes through efforts from Breel Embolo and Eliesse Ben Seghir. Reims’ Japanese st...