Art de Vivre: Exceptional Christmas delicacies
With the arrival of winter, a special atmosphere takes over Monaco. It’s the time to choose exquisite delicacies that will make your holiday table truly unforgettable. From organic wines from Alsace to natural chocolate from Ardèche and the truffle treasures of Vaucluse, France’s finest artisans offer their creations to those who appreciate the art of living beautifully and tastefully.
Home Soil, Hard Lesson: Hugo Micallef’s Fall May Make Him Still Tougher
6 December 2025
Picture By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Sean McComb wins by Stoppage in round 8
Until Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the showpiece event Monte-Carlo Showdown, Hugo Micallef carried with him the beauty and the burden of being “undefeated.” He had had 11 wins and 0 losses before this fight. In front of a home crowd, Monaco lights, cheers and hope, he stepped into the ring with a dream: to continue his perfect record in professional boxing.
But the ring is a treacherous stage, and his opponent, Sean McComb, wasn’t there to make up the numbers. McComb, the reigning European champion under the International Boxing Federation (IBF), brought skill, experience, and ruthless discipline, ingredients that can shatter illusions.
Monaco United continues its show of strength: another sweeping 17–0 victory at the Didier Deschamps Stadium
Last Sunday marked Monaco United’s sixth league match, and for the second time this season the team returned to the comfort of the Didier Deschamps Stadium in Cap-d’Ail, nestled at the foot of the iconic Louis-II. A familiar setting and an ideal venue to welcome supporters eager to cheer on a team that remained undefeated and determined to confirm its ambitions at the top of the table.
Riding an impressive run of form in recent weeks and under the pleased gaze of National Council President Thomas Brezzo, the Monegasque players quickly took control against Cavigal Nice. From the opening minutes, the early goal set the tone for a match that would leave no room for suspense. Goals followed at a steady pace, allowing Monaco United to secure a comfortable lead early on and approach the rest of the match with total confidence.
