AGP Executive Report

Monaco Football & Transfers: AS Monaco is reportedly moving to terminate Paul Pogba’s contract early, with talks aimed at a mutual split before Sept. 1 after a season blighted by injuries under new coach Filipe Luis. Premier League Rumours: Tottenham insist they’re not pursuing Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, despite links after his World Cup goals and a Monaco deal running to 2028. UEFA Super Cup (Monaco-linked): PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to retain the UEFA Super Cup, with Désiré Doué scoring the winner after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s opener and Villa’s equaliser from 17-year-old Brian Madjo. Local Monaco Interest: Chelsea have joined the chase for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, though any deal would depend on offloading midfielders; Monaco value him around €50m. Monaco in Sports Culture: Turkish IBF lightweight champ Elif Nur Turhan—who won her world title in Monaco—has signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Royal & Humanitarian: King Charles and Prince Albert II sent condolences to Colombia after a deadly 7.4 earthquake.

AS Monaco Football: Paul Pogba’s Monaco comeback is in serious doubt after a fresh thigh injury in England, with reports saying the club is negotiating an early contract termination by mutual agreement (aiming to wrap talks by September 1). UEFA Super Cup (Monaco-linked): PSG and Aston Villa meet in Salzburg for the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, with Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche expected to feature for PSG after his move from Monaco. Transfers & Monaco talent: Folarin Balogun remains a hot name in the market, with Tottenham and other clubs linked as he weighs options after a strong World Cup and a Monaco spell. Monaco in sport calendar: Monaco will host the Grand Départ of La Vuelta 2026 (Aug 20-23), including a Monaco-only opening time trial and a ceremonial start at Place du Palais Princier. Local life & culture: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene expressed condolences to Colombia after a deadly 7.4 earthquake, echoing Monaco’s solidarity with the affected region.

AS Monaco Football: Monaco are reportedly in talks to terminate Paul Pogba’s contract after another injury setback during pre-season, with the club seeking a financial settlement so the 33-year-old can move on before the September 1 window deadline. Transfer Watch: Tottenham have opened discussions with Monaco over striker Folarin Balogun, valued at about €60m, as Spurs look to boost their attack. Royal & Culture: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene sent messages of solidarity to Colombia after a deadly 7.4 quake, and the Prince also hosted the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra’s emotional farewell concert for director Kazuki Yamada. Motorsport (Monaco ties): Disney+ has secured global streaming rights for Formula E from 2026/27, with Monaco listed among future stops. Sports on the Horizon: PSG and Aston Villa meet in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday, the first major trophy of the season.

Monaco Local Policy: Monaco is set to ban disposable plastic food containers from 1 September, targeting single-use boxes, trays and salad bowls for most ready-to-eat meals sold across the Principality, with exemptions for lids/closures and some coated or freshness-needed packaging. Monaco Community & Culture: Prince Albert II attended the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra’s final summer concert in the Palace courtyard, marking the farewell of artistic director Kazuki Yamada. Monaco Inclusion in Business: The Mairie de Monaco is calling for an operator to run a new inclusive snack bar kiosk at Place d’Armes, with the job required to place people with disabilities into a mainstream team. Monaco Sports Spotlight (regional): Monaco’s name is also in the headlines via the Liverpool pre-season friendly, where the Reds lost 3-2 at Anfield after leading 2-0—another reminder of the pressure Andoni Iraola says his squad can’t yet sustain for 90 minutes. Monaco Lifestyle: The Club Suisse de Monaco’s National Day-style celebration at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel highlighted Swiss-Monegasque integration through music, performances and a newly premiered anthem track.

Liverpool & Monaco Friendly: Andoni Iraola’s side fell 3-2 at Anfield after squandering a two-goal lead again, with the boss admitting Liverpool “can’t sustain the level” for 90 minutes. Monaco Connections: Former Reds forward Takumi Minamino returned to Anfield with a big smile, while Monaco’s comeback capped a lively pre-season. Defence Overhaul: Liverpool confirmed Ronald Araújo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with a £47m option to buy and the unorthodox No.33 shirt. Debut Reaction: New signing Victor Munoz thanked fans after his first 30 minutes in a Reds shirt. Transfer Watch: Reports also keep Bradley Barcola in the mix as PSG push through other deals. PSG Move: PSG strengthened at left back by signing Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on a three-year deal. Sport Beyond Football: Jakob Ingebrigtsen won 5,000m gold in Birmingham for a seventh European title.

AS Monaco Football: Monaco completed a stunning 3-2 comeback at Anfield in their pre-season friendly, overturning Liverpool’s 2-0 lead with goals from Biereth and a late Brunner header, handing new Reds boss Andoni Iraola a rough first home test. Liverpool Fitness & Tactics: Iraola said the squad can’t yet sustain the level he wants for 90 minutes, with fatigue setting in after changes, while Virgil van Dijk called it a “transition” under the new system. Monaco Squad Decisions: Monaco left Ansu Fati out of their friendlies so far, with coach Filipe Luís managing his return via an individual plan ahead of the league opener. Local Governance & Public Health: Monaco tightened rules on “legal highs” by adding ibotenic acid and muscimol to its controlled-drug definitions and expanding how THC derivatives and sedatives are classified. Principality Culture & Sport: The Monaco Athletics Festival debuted the What Gravity Tour at Port Hercule, with JuVaughn Harrison clearing 2.34m for a world-leading win.

AS Monaco Transfer Talk: Monaco have rejected Crystal Palace’s reported €50m offer for midfielder Lamine Camara, with the club holding out for about €60m and insisting Felipe Luis wants him to stay. Liverpool Pre-Season Shock at Anfield: Andoni Iraola’s first home match ended 3-2 as Liverpool squandered a 2-0 lead against Monaco; Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz scored early, but Monaco hit back through Golovin (pen), Biereth and Brunner. Injury/Selection Updates: Iraola said Curtis Jones sat out with a hip issue and that new defender Jeremy Jacquet is expected to be ready for the next friendly vs Como. F1 Monaco Glamor: Off the pitch, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton shared loved-up snaps after the F1 star’s Monaco-linked summer spotlight, while George Russell announced his engagement to Carmen Mundt.

Liverpool vs Monaco Friendly: Liverpool host AS Monaco at Anfield on Sunday (2:30pm BST) as Andoni Iraola takes charge at home for the first time, with the Reds coming off a 4-2 loss to Leeds and Monaco fresh from a 1-0 win over Getafe; Transfer Watch (Monaco links): Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara is being monitored by Liverpool and Manchester United, while Tottenham are also eyeing a possible cut-price move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun; Araujo to Liverpool: Ronald Araujo is set to complete a season-long loan to Liverpool from Barcelona, with a reported option to buy, after arriving for his medical; F1 & Monaco flavor: Haas driver Oliver Bearman says he’s opened a bike shop and cafe above Monaco, turning his cycling passion into a local business.

Liverpool vs Monaco Friendly: Andoni Iraola hosts Monaco at Anfield on Sunday (9:30 a.m. ET) as Liverpool look to bounce back after a rough end to their US tour; Monaco arrive with a new coach, Filipe Luís, and recent losses including Maghnes Akliouche to PSG. Injury Shock From Monaco Friendly: Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche was ruled out for the rest of 2026/27 after a knee injury in the Monaco match, with reports of ligament and meniscus damage following a red-card challenge by Monaco defender Christian Mawissa. Monaco Transfer Watch: Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara after a formal bid was tabled, while PSG have already completed the €50m signing of Akliouche. Cycling (Tour de France Femmes): Demi Vollering stormed to Stage 8 victory in Nice to take the yellow jersey heading into the final stage.

Monaco Football & Transfers: Crystal Palace have reportedly lodged an offer for AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, with Monaco holding out for at least €50m as the race heats up. Monaco Football & Transfers: Everton are also circling after free agent Krepin Diatta, who left Monaco in July and impressed at the 2026 World Cup, with the Senegal winger seen as cover across right-back and midfield. Monaco Football & Transfers: Monaco’s own summer targets are in focus again, with Algeria winger Fares Ghedjemis named as a top priority after a rejected bid, while the club’s links to other deals continue to swirl. Sport Beyond Monaco: Liverpool’s pre-season spotlight turns to Anfield on Sunday as they host Monaco, with new boss Andoni Iraola stressing the fan connection and the club moving to fix a defensive injury crisis. Global Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV will meet clergy abuse survivors during a France trip next month, including stops tied to UNESCO and meetings with bishops.

Monaco Football & Transfers: PSG have confirmed the €50m signing of France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, with a deal running until 2031, while Monaco’s own Balogun talk keeps swirling as Tottenham are reportedly in the mix. Liverpool & Monaco Links: Liverpool have agreed a surprise season-long loan for Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo, adding defensive cover as injuries bite, and they’re also weighing options tied to Monaco players. Injury Update: Getafe forward Christantus Uche is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season after a knee injury suffered in a friendly against AS Monaco. Cycling (Ventoux): Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney won the Women’s Tour de France stage on Mont Ventoux and took the overall lead, with two stages left. Monaco Business/Events: Oceanco says it will showcase Gabe Newell’s giant new superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show, and Monaco Cleaners is running a limited-time summer shirt-care promo. Global Church News: Pope Leo XIV will meet clergy abuse survivors during a France trip that includes UNESCO and Lourdes.

Monaco-Ukraine Probe: Monaco’s Prosecutor General says it’s actively cooperating with Ukrainian authorities into the 29 June bombing targeting businessman Vadym Iermolaiev, after concerns were raised that a joint investigation wasn’t underway; the case remains under investigating judges as a key suspect linked to the attack was reportedly killed in Ukraine. AS Monaco Transfers: The club is pushing to sign Frosinone winger Farès Ghedjemis, with an opening bid of about €7m rejected and a second offer expected soon, while interest from Celtic and Rangers has also been rebuffed. Monaco Football Buzz: Monaco is also linked with Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku as Balogun’s future at the club is watched closely. Local Life & Transport: Place d’Armes car park has reopened to the public after refurbishment tied to the Condamine Market overhaul. Business: Air Charter Service (ACS) reports a 38% revenue jump in H1 2026, driven by cargo charter demand, with new offices including Monaco.

PSG Signs Monaco Star: Paris Saint-Germain has completed the €50m signing of France winger Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco on a five-year deal, with the No. 11 shirt and a possible debut soon as PSG reshapes its attack after Champions League success. Liverpool Transfer Whiplash: In the same Monaco orbit, Liverpool’s summer plans keep shifting—reports say they’re not pursuing Djed Spence, while the club’s wider winger hunt remains tied to Monaco-linked names and injury pressure ahead of a friendly vs Monaco. Monaco Grand Prix Travel Deal: Motorsport fans get a rare bargain—an under-£700 day-return package for the Monaco Grand Prix 2027, with flights from London Gatwick and a Sunday race ticket included. WNBA Eligibility Debate Hits Monaco: French trans center Julie Tétart, who plays for Monaco, says she’d accept a WNBA call if contacted, reigniting the league’s inclusion fight and sparking fresh online backlash. Local Scene: Corsican separatists issue threats to tourists over second homes as tensions rise around an autonomy bill.

Monaco in the spotlight: Monaco’s Minister of External Relations Isabelle Berro-Amadeï marked the Roma and Sinti genocide at Auschwitz-Birkenau, stressing remembrance must stay vigilant against hatred and discrimination. Financial oversight: Monaco appointed Benoît de Juvigny, a former top French markets regulator, to its financial watchdog commission (CCAF), reinforcing compliance and safeguards. Local sport & fixtures: Monaco are set to face Getafe in a friendly as part of the busy August match schedule. Football transfer buzz: PSG’s €50m move for Monaco winger Barcola is reported as agreed after an initial €45m bid was rejected. International angle: A Swiss lawyer cites an OECD report that includes Monaco among jurisdictions assessed for beneficial ownership transparency, while a separate case shows Greece overturned a tax bill after a Monaco bank reporting error. Wildfire risk: In France’s Var, most forest massifs were closed as firefighters battle the Gros Bessillon blaze amid extreme heat and strong winds. Athletics: JuVaughn Harrison won the inaugural Monaco Athletics Festival high jump in Doha with a world-leading 2.34m.

Road Safety Crackdown: Monaco police will run reinforced night checks for drink- and drug-driving from Aug 3–16, 10pm–4am, as summer crowds and late-night activity ramp up risk. AS Monaco Football: Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu is back in pre-season training with Monaco after injury recovery, aiming to regain his defensive rhythm ahead of the new campaign. F1 & Monaco Lifestyle: A new report spotlights how Monaco’s status as an F1 tax haven fuels wealth talk—while one British star still refuses to live there. Sports Spotlight at Port Hercule: American high jumper JuVaughn Harrison cleared 2.34m to win the inaugural Monaco Athletics Festival at Quai Albert I, part of the What Gravity Tour. Monaco in Global Sports News: AS Monaco’s Daniel Theis era continues abroad—he’s signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv after a stint with Monaco. Diplomacy: Monaco and Slovenia marked 20 years of diplomatic ties with a sustainability-and-business event in Ljubljana.

Monaco in the spotlight: AS Monaco’s Summer Village at Port Hercule welcomed new signings Matthis Abline and Mathys Detourbet, with the club’s fan events running daily until 9 August. Football transfers (Monaco links): Tottenham are reportedly being offered Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, while Liverpool are tracking PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye as they look to strengthen after Mohamed Salah’s era. Arsenal deal update: ESPN reports Bruno Guimarães is close to completing a £75m move from Newcastle to Arsenal, with a medical next. Global culture with Monaco ties: Monaco and Slovenia marked 20 years of diplomatic relations in Ljubljana, with a focus on sustainability, innovation and business cooperation. Sports & society: Julie Tétart, a Monaco Basket Association star, says she’d consider a WNBA call if it comes—while acknowledging the hurdles. World Heritage: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites, including Monaco’s participation via its UNESCO delegation.