Monaco Basketball’s Third Trophy: Grit Carries the Roca Team to Coupe de France Glory
There are victories that come from structure. And then there are those that arrive breathless, stitched together by instinct, exhaustion, and a refusal to yield.
This one belonged to the latter.
On a night inside the vast bowl of Accor Arena, AS Monaco Basket did not so much win the Coupe de France as endure it into submission.
Final score: 87–83 against Le Mans Sarthe Basket.
But the numbers barely begin to tell the story.
Prince Albert II visits Greece and drives “Bugatti Royale” in Historic Grand Prix
The Monaco Historic Grand Prix began in style when HSH Prince Albert II drove the first lap of the circuit in a Bugatti Type 41, also known as the “Bugatti Royale,” on Saturday 25 April 2026. The lap also celebrated the Bugatti Royale’s centenary (1926-2026). The Sovereign drove the inaugural lap accompanied by Christophe Piochon, President of Bugatti Automobiles, and Michel Ferry, Vice-President of the Automobile Club of Monaco.
Monaco United qualified for the Coupe Marenco final
Monaco United continue their remarkable season by securing a place in the Marenco Cup final following a convincing 4–0 victory this Sunday away at AS Cannes, a regional division side. Already qualified for the Mediterranean Cup final and crowned district champions a few weeks ago, Monaco United remain firmly on track, with a third objective now within reach.
This semi-final marked an important step against a Cannes side playing one level higher and determined to challenge Monaco’s momentum. Despite several absences among regular starters, the team led by Marco Simone approached the match with confidence and composure. Over recent weeks, the squad has developed strong cohesion and effective automatisms, allowing them to compensate for missing players without compromising their playing identity.
