Princess Charlene was joined by her brother for a heartfelt evening as she supported a cause close to her heart.
The Monegasque royal, 48, posed for pictures alongside her younger sibling, Gareth Wittstock, as the pair attended the Pink Ribbon Monaco Gala at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo.
Charlene was dressed elegantly in an all-white Emporio Armani suit with black heels and diamond drop earrings, while businessman Gareth donned a tuxedo with a pink bow tie.
During the ceremony, the pair helped to illuminate the Place du Casino in pink to mark the start of "Pink October" for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Since 2024, Princess Charlene has been Honorary President of Pink Ribbon Monaco, which raises awareness and funds for female cancers research and prevention. The Monagesque palace confirmed that 24 buildings within the Principality will also be lit up in pink throughout the month.

#princess #ribbon #monegasque

The tiresome ongoing saga with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua may be nearing a conclusion, with a fight actually happening.
Gareth A Davies is reporting that Cardiff is the new "leading contender" to host the bout on December 4 or 11, provided officials in the Welsh city sign off on an extended curfew, which had become a major issue for the originally agreed location, London's Wembley Stadium.
As you've surely heard by now, Turki Alalshikh — whose backing is paying for the massively expensive, long-overdue showdown — and Netflix have wanted the fight at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Matchroom/Joshua side had balked at this, having signed to fight in the UK.
The latest word is that Cardiff, which was always sort of a darkhorse contender to host the fight, is the new frontrunner, and we may actually get this deal done and see the fight happen. Principality Stadium has a roof, so weather won't be a concern for the fight itself.
Joshua (30-4, 27 KO) has fought at the venue before, beating Carlos Takam there in 2017 and Joseph Parker in 2018. He's 3-0 in Cardiff as a pro, having also defeated Dorian Darch at Cardiff International Arena in 2014. Fury (36-2-1, 25 KO) has never fought in Cardiff, but has stated repeatedly during the drama around this fight that he was willing to go anywhere.

#cardiff #tyson

Thilo Kehrer has fallen down the pecking order at AS Monaco. The 29-year-old defender could leave the Principality club before the closure of the transfer window later this evening, as per a report from Foot Mercato.
Previously a key player for Les Monégasques, he looks set to be a second-choice option this season under new manager Filipe Luís. The Germany international has played just one minute of football in all competitions this season, against Le Havre AC on the opening day of the season. It is Eric Dier and Sadibou Sané who look to be Luís' first-choice centre-back pairing. Christian Mawissa also seems to be above Kehrer in the pecking order, although the German does bring valuable experience and leadership to this young side.
Those could become valuable ***** ets to Ajax. The Eredivisie side could welcome the centre-back on a season-long loan without a buy option, Foot Mercato now report.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

#pecking #option

AS Monaco forward Folarin Balogun (25) is now all set for a switch to Everton after the USMNT forward reached an agreement on personal terms with the Premier League club, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.
Monaco have been open to selling the USMNT forward all summer. The former ***** nal man had an excellent campaign last time around and significantly bolstered his value. His value was enhanced further thanks to his performances for the USMNT at the FIFA World Cup. He was one of three players earmarked for an exit at the start of the summer alongside Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara. The sale of Aladji Bamba to Newcastle United could allow Monaco to retain the latter.
However, unlike Camara, Balogun was keen to leave the Principality club. ASM, meanwhile, moved early in the window to secure his replacement in the form of Matthis Abline. By freeing up a non-EU spot, Monaco will also be able to finalise the arrival of Erik Lira.
An agreement between Monaco and Everton was struck on Monday night. The deal is worth a fixed fee of €45m plus an extra €5m in bonuses. An agreement has now been reached with Balogun himself. The former ***** nal forward is set to sign with the Merseyside club for four years. He has now been authorised to travel for a medical.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

#forward #everton

Santos got rid of the transfer ban that had prevented it from registering new players this Thursday (27).
The club paid off the R$12 million debt it owed Monaco for the signing of Jean Lucas, now at Bahia, with help from Neymar.
NR Sports, the company owned by the No. 10 and his family, provided the necessary funds to settle the debt with the Principality club.
The FIFA punishment had been in place since early July and, now, Peixe should speed up the official signing of midfielder Arthur, formerly of Juventus and Grêmio.
The club's return after NR Sports' help will be "jointly negotiate jersey properties that have not yet been sold"

#santos

This photograph shows the UEFA Champions League trophy before the draw ceremony for the league phase of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League football tournament at the Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images)
The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw was completed Thursday in Monaco, setting up a schedule loaded with heavyweight matchups as teams look to take the trophy that Paris Saint-Germain won against ****** nal in Budapest in May.
The league phase kicks off with Matchday 1 on September 8-10 and runs through January, before the knockout rounds lead to the final on June 5 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, home of Spanish club Atlético Madrid.
In the United States, CBS Sports holds the exclusive English-language rights to the tournament as part of an agreement that runs through the 2029-30 season, with Paramount+ streaming every match.
In parallel, TelevisaUnivision carries the Spanish-language rights until the end of this current season across Univision, UniMás and TUDN, also available to stream on ViX.

#madrid

French former football player Thierry Henry shows the paper slip of Real Madrid CF (ESP) during the draw ceremony for the league phase of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League football tournament at the Grimaldi Forum in the Principality of Monaco on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images)
Real Madrid learned their opponents for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase on Thursday, as UEFA held this season's draw in Geneva. Under the competition's Swiss-style format, now in its third year, Real Madrid will play eight league-phase matches, four at home and four away, against sides drawn from four seeding pots rather than the old group of four.
This year's draw pairs Real Madrid with Inter Milan and ******* nal from Pot One, PSV Eindhoven and Roma from Pot Two, Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk from Pot Three, and LASK and AEK Athens from Pot Four. It is a mix of old rivals and near strangers, given that ******* nal beat Real Madrid out of the quarter-finals only two years ago, Roma once knocked them out under coach José Mourinho's old adversaries, and LASK have never faced them at all.
Real Madrid go into the campaign looking to bounce back from a run of three quarter-final exits in four seasons, sandwiched around their 15th European Cup in 2023/24. The league phase runs from September through January, with matchday dates and kick-off times still to be confirmed by UEFA, before the knockout rounds begin in February and build toward the final at Madrid's own Estadio Metropolitano next June.
Pot one of the draw brings the heaviest company, Inter Milan at home and ******* nal away. Real Madrid's record against Inter is one of the most one-sided in the competition, eight wins from nine home meetings and four straight victories in their recent run. ******* nal is a different proposition. The two clubs have met just twice, back in 2005/06, before colliding again in the 2024-25 quarter-finals, when ******* nal won 5-1 on aggregate and hold the head-to-head edge from all three meetings.

#madrid #league #arsenal

Britain's Josh Tarling finished third in the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana - just eight days after his brother Finlay lost his life in a crash.
The 22-year-old Netcompany Ineos rider decided himself to take part in the three-week Grand Tour and was rewarded with a strong performance on a tight and technical course around the principality of Monaco.
Fin, 19, died in a high-speed collision with a van which had strayed on to the road during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal last Friday.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar, the overwhelming favourite for overall victory, won the stage by just nine hundredths of a second from another Briton, Ethan Hayter of Soudal-Quick Step.
Tarling was just four seconds down on Pogacar.

#rider

Hardly anything went right for Manchester City yesterday as they were comfortably beaten 3-0 by ***** nal in the FA Community Shield. Goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard saw Enzo Maresca's side well beaten at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Looking at the match and how it transpired, there is one area of the pitch that City must strengthen before the transfer window closes. That is the midfield. It looks like Manchester City are about to step up the process of fortifying their engine room. It is exactly what must be done to help give Enzo Maresca the midfielders he needs to fully implement his system.
Enzo Maresca started Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden in midfield yesterday against ***** nal. Anderson made his City debut, Mateo Kovacic played in a role that he isn't ideally suited to and Phil Foden started as the number ten. Manchester City weren't necessarily swamped in midfield by Mikel Arteta's side. What stood out was how disjointed Enzo Maresca's side were and how easy they were to play through in the opening half-hour of the game.
Elliot Anderson was by no means poor in his City debut. He did put himself about in the hour he was on the pitch. Anderson also needs time to grow into life as a Manchester City player. Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden had moments but overall the necessary quality wasn't there in the engine room for Manchester City. The midfield trio that Maresca opted to start with played like a lineup that had never played together before, and they were. But there is a desperate need for City to add the quality they need to fortify their midfield.
Rodri won't be a part of the solution to Manchester City's midfield issue. Fabrizio Romano reported yesterday that he is on the verge of completing a move to Barcelona. Rodri's departure, alongside that of Tijjani Reijnders opens up ***** e in Manchester City's midfield. It must be filled with quality players. Now, City must shop from the top shelf to bolster their midfield. They have done this when they signed Elliot Anderson. Now they need more quality in midfield to add the options that Enzo Maresca needs.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was asked about Manchester City's prospects of completing a move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Maresca reminded everyone that Bouaddi remains a Lille player, but he added that the sooner that City complete any new signings the better. He explained: "He's still a Lille player, but any new signings, any new players, for sure the sooner they arrive it's better because we're going to start the Premier League in one week. And if they start to work with us as soon as possible, it's better because they can also understand the way we want to play."

#city

Manchester City fell to a 3-0 defeat to ******* nal today in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium. Mikel Arteta's side was far too polished for Enzo Maresca's side and they thoroughly deserved their convincing victory. Coming out of the match, it is clear that it will take time for Enzo Maresca's side and system to come together. Patience is needed while Maresca puts his City side together which was clear to see throughout today's match against ******* nal.
Manchester City captain Ruben Dias spoke after his team's disappointing defeat at the hands of ******* nal. Dias acknowledged that City are beginning a new era, and that it may not be perfect at the beginning. He explained following Manchester City's defeat: "It's part of any transition for things to not be so perfect at the beginning. You need to push through, keep on working and communicate to make things work between us."
"I feel like we're in a very good way. We need to keep working. There will be a lot of challenges along the way. Stay positive, look forward. We have our first Premier League game very soon and we're looking forward to it."
The ******* sment of Ruben Dias is on the money. Manchester City are in the process of undergoing a significant overhaul. Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola in the dugout. Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Nathan Ake have all left the club. Rodri is also set to move to Barcelona.
Those departures, coupled with Guardiola's have created a leadership void at City, one that will take time to be filled. Due to this, moments like today are likely to occur for Enzo Maresca's side. The hope is that they aren't as severe as today's defeat. But growing pains are to be expected to begin the Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City.

#city #maresca

Riccardo Calafiori has broken the record for the fastest goal ever scored in the Community Shield.
Calafiori opened the scoring forArsenal against Manchester City after just 24 seconds at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, racing onto Myles Lewis-Skelly's pass to fire past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The lightning start from thePremier League champions has set a new Community Shield record. Calafiori's opener is the fastest goal in the trophy's history, beating the previous record set by Manchester City's Bobby Owen against West Bromwich Albion in 1968.
Owen's first-minute goal set the Cityzens on route to a 6-1 win over West Brom, with the forward netting after just 35 seconds.
Arsenal's opener has put Mikel Arteta's side in the driving seat for the season's first silverware, as the Gunners look to win the Community Shield for an 18th time.

#record #goal

Elliot Anderson will make his debut for City against ******* nal in the Community Shield this afternoon.
Anderson joined the Blues from Nottingham Forest this summer.
And, after commencing pre-season training with his new club this past week following an impressive World Cup with England, the combative midfielder is straight in from the start here in Cardiff.
FA Cup winners City face Premier League champions ******* nal at the Principality Stadium, kick-off 15:00 (UK).
In total, there are five changes - Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku, Nico O'Reilly and Abdukodir Khusanov also in from the start.

#start #forest

Premier League champions **** nal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.
The curtain-raiser to the Premier League season takes place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, relocated from its usual home at Wembley due to a series of concerts by The Weeknd at the London venue.
Follow the action from the Community Shield with our live blog here
Arsenal won their first league **** le for 22 years when they finished top of the pile in May, seven points clear of Pep Guardiola's City, and Mikel Arteta will hope to pick up where they left off as they bid to defend their crown.
City, who beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final, begin a new era under Enzo Maresca after a decade of success led by Guardiola – although the club begin the new season with the threat of possible sanctions still hanging over them.

#league #community #sunday

Arsenal look set to hand Bruno Guimaraes his first start when they face Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium. After stepping off the bench in the midweek win over Como, the Brazil midfielder is now in line to begin a game that will offer a proper early measure of Mikel Arteta's side.
There is no mystery here. ****** nal have had to manage the return of several players after their extended summer break following the World Cup. Guimaraes, Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli only returned to training at the start of the week, so caution has been the obvious approach. Even so, Arteta has made it clear they are ready to feature. "They will be available," Arteta said at his pre-match conference. "They trained with us today, they will train tomorrow. If they are in the condition we expect them to be, they will be involved."
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That points to Guimaraes getting the nod alongside Myles Lewis-Skelly, who has done the hard yards all summer and started every pre-season match. It is a sensible pairing, one offering control, legs and a bit of bite. ****** nal need that against Manchester City, because these games are usually decided by who gives the ball away less often.
At the back, ****** nal remain without Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. That leaves Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera as the likely options on the right side of defence, with Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori expected to complete the back line in front of David Raya.

#arsenal #city #side #summer

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Manchester City will have Ruben Dias wearing the captain's armband against ****** nal in Sunday's Community Shield, but manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed he is still delaying a permanent decision on the club's leadership group until the transfer window closes.
The Community Shield at Cardiff's Principality Stadium will provide the first competitive meeting between ****** nal and City this season, with City entering the campaign having undergone significant changes during the summer.
One of those changes is the search for a new long-term captain following the departure of Bernardo Silva.
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#arsenal

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Following a successful trip to Hong Kong and Seoul in preparation of the 2026/27 campaign, the Blues were back in Manchester as we build towards the Community Shield final.
The traditional season curtain-raiser will see Enzo Maresca's side lock horns with **** nal at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Sunday 16 August at 15:00 (UK).
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#city

According to information from Nice-Matin and confirmed by multiple other outlets, AS Monaco are set to terminate Paul Pogba's (33) contract.
The French outlet writes that the club informed Pogba a few weeks ago that they intended to end their professional arrangement early. Furthermore, it's being reported that the club will look for a financial settlement with the player and pay out any outstanding wages.
It was only last summer that the 2018 World Cup winner joined Les Monégasques on a free transfer following the end of his doping ban. Pogba struggled with his fitness in his first season back in professional football since 2023. He made only six appearances, totalling 105 minutes of football.
Earlier this summer, Pogba surprised the club by suggesting on social media that he planned to stay for the next season, as discussions over his future had not yet begun. As it turns out, the Frenchman will not continue his career in the Principality.
GFFN | Nick Hartland

#club

Ahead of City's return to the Principality Stadium for Sunday's Community Shield clash with ***** nal, we rewind back to August 2003, when two worlds collided in the UEFA Cup…
Words: David Clayton
Legendary Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling perhaps summed up Welsh club Total Network Solutions' somewhat bizarre club name in one hilarious moment several years ago.
It wasn't anything to do with their game against City, he was just affectionately highlighting how a football club had been be named after a fibre optic installation company over their original name, Llansantffraid F.C.
They were the first club to adopt their sponsor's name as their club name but were forced to play any European games as TNS due to sponsorship rules.

#ahead #principality #stadium

NICE, France (AP) — Dutchwoman Demi Vollering is defending the race leader's yellow jersey as the final stage of the Tour de France got underway on Sunday.
The 2023 champion is looking to win the race for the second time but only has a slender lead of 8 seconds over Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney, the 2024 champion, and 1 minute, 12 seconds over Marlen Reusser in third overall.
Two years ago, Niewiadoma-Phinney claimed her first Tour **** le in dramatic manner on a final day mountain stage, beating Vollering by just four seconds overall in a thrilling finish.
The 29-year-old Vollering has won all three Grand Tours, including two Spanish Vueltas and the Giro d'Italia in June.
Stage 9 is just under 100 kilometers (62 miles) long and features four loops around the southeast city of Nice and four sharp climbs of Col d'Èze, nestled in the hills overlooking the tiny Principality of Monaco.

#seconds #nice #race

Charlotte Casiraghi turns 40 on Monday, August 3, and the milestone finds her in one of the most fulfilling periods of her life. Princess Caroline of Monaco's daughter is in love with novelist Nicolas Mathieu, has published her first solo book, and is taking on a more visible role at the principality's most important events.
Charlotte Casiraghi turns 40 on August 3, entering a new chapter shaped by love, family, and a growing public role in Monaco. (GC Images)
Long known for guarding her privacy, Charlotte now appears more settled and self-assured. As she balances family life, philosophy, literature, and official duties, she is shaping a path of her own while carrying forward the elegance and cultural legacy of her grandmother, Grace Kelly.
Although she does not hold the ***** le of princess, Charlotte has become a familiar presence at Monaco's most important official events. (Corbis via Getty Images)
Princess Caroline of Monaco's daughter appears to be happier and more at peace than ever. Always discreet, yet surrounded by an air of elegance and mystery, she has found a balance among her personal life, professional pursuits, and official responsibilities. After years of rarely appearing alongside the Grimaldis, she has become an important source of support for her uncle, Prince Albert. He increasingly relies on his nieces and nephews to help represent the principality at official events, including Monaco's National Day celebrations.

#charlotte #princess #life #casiraghi

Liverpool have approached Monaco over the potential signing of Maghnes Akliouche (24) during the summer transfer window, according to a report from Sky. The French international attacker has been a priority target for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Les Parisiens have sent several offers to the principality club to try and secure the 24-year-old's services but they have thus far failed to strike an agreement. The French champions' latest offer was believed to be in the region of €40m.
It is no secret Liverpool aim to recruit an attacker this summer and that pursuit continues. The Anfield club have contacted Monaco to understand the Frenchman's availability. It remains to be seen whether Les Monégasques will be receptive to the Reds' interest.
GFFN | Liam Wraith

#summer #Liverpool #attacker

AS Monaco's Radoslaw Majecki (26) is set to join Cypriot side Pafos on a season-long loan deal, according to a report from L'Équipe.
Majecki spent last season on loan at Stade Brestois, but endured a difficult campaign at the Stade Francis Le Blé. By the end of the campaign, he had lost his place in the side. He returned to Monaco at the end of the season but he won't remain with the Principality club. Lukas Hradecky remains the No.1 at the Stade Louis, whilst Philipp Kohn remains the No.2 choice.
There are no prospects of the Polish keeper playing for Les Monégasques next season and as a result, he is now set for a season-long loan to Pafos in Cyprus.
L'Équipe understands that Majecki has been authorised to travel to Cyprus in order to undergo a medical and complete the deal. No buy option will be included in the goalkeeper's loan deal.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

In just over a month, Enzo Maresca will take charge of his first official match as the manager of Manchester City. City take on ******* nal in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium on Sunday, August 16, following their preseason tour of Asia. Ahead of that match and the beginning of his first preseason as Manchester City's manager, Enzo Maresca now has his coaching staff all in place. All of the pieces needed for Maresca to begin a new era at City are now in place.
Last week, Manchester City confirmed the coaches that will join the club as members of Enzo Maresca's backroom staff. Roberto Vitiello, Willy Caballero, Danny Walker, Michele De Bernardin, Marcos Alvarez, Denis Silva and Javier Molina have all joined the club. The only two coaches remaining from Pep Guardiola's staff will be set-piece coach James French and goalkeeping coach Richard Wright. Each member of Enzo Maresca's coaching staff has worked with him previously, which will help Maresca begin his tenure as Manchester City manager with staff that he knows well.
With his coaching staff in place, Enzo Maresca now has all of the tools he needs in place to begin his time as Manchester City manager. Maresca will be surrounded by coaches that he has worked with previously. This should aid Maresca in quickly getting his philosophy across to the City squad, which will hopefully accelerate the bedding in process that Maresca will face with his new team.
With Enzo Maresca bringing in an entirely new group of coaches, there is a fresh feel to Manchester City. They are embarking on a new era, one without Pep Guardiola at the helm. Maresca will only have two of Pep Guardiola's staff at the club, which does allow him clean air in which to work. This can only be a positive for Enzo Maresca. While Pep Guardiola's presence will forever loom over City, Maresca will have a team in place to help him get his ideas across.
Manchester City have confirmed the coaches that will work with Enzo Maresca. All of the pieces are now in place for the Italian manager to get to work as the 2026-27 season looms around the corner.

Despite relegation to Ligue 2, FC Nantes continue to hold out for a big bid for Matthis Abline (23). As per a report from L'Équipe Les Canaris have rejected another offer for the France youth international.
Last summer, Nantes valued Abline between €40-50m. Despite interest from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Paris FC, notably, that valuation was not met and so he consequently remained at the Beaujoire. The Frenchman had a middling season, however (34 games, eight goals) as Nantes were relegated from Ligue 1.
His future is once again a hot topic. He has already been the subject of a bid from AS Monaco worth €20m. The Principality club remain in contact with their counterparts at Nantes. They face strong competition from Paris FC, who have retained their long-term interest and submitted a €23m bid, as per L'Équipe. It is an offer that has once again been rejected.
However, there is a sign that Nantes are budging on their valuation. The Loire-based club expected a minimum of €30m, down from the €40m touted last summer and cited as recently as last month.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

Principality Stadium bosses say they are ready to host the proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Saudi power broker Turki Alalshikh, who is coordinating the all-British bout, wants to stage the fight in the UK but at a time to maximise a global TV audience.
If the fight was timed to suit prime time audiences in the United States, the main event could start as late as 04:00 GMT.
That would mean Wembley Stadium, the preferred option, would require special permission from the local London authority to remain open beyond the usual 23:00 curfew.
But the Welsh Rugby Union is now ready to step in to host the highly-anticipated fight if Wembley cannot stay open.

AS Monaco have completed the signing of Aymen ***** ab (17). The midfielder joins on a free transfer after he opted against signing a first professional contract at formative club Paris Saint-Germain.
Assab did not make a first-team appearance for Les Parisiens, but he is very highly rated thanks to his performances at youth level. He notably impressed in the UEFA Youth League last season, whilst he also won the U19 league and the Coupe Gambardella.
Upon announcing ***** ab’s signing on Monday, the Principality club confirmed that the midfielder would initially train with the first team. He will be observed by new Monaco manager Filipe Luis, whose arrival at the club was also officialised on Monday. He will participate in his first session with the pros on Wednesday.
The duration of the France U18 international’s contract with Les Monégasques has not been revealed.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

Dennis Schmitt has been named the new manager of AS Monaco’s youth side, known as the Groupe Élite.
Last season, the Principality club’s Groupe Élite was managed by Djimi Traoré as the club took part in the UEFA Youth League. However, it was announced at the end of the season that Traoré would leave his role as manager of Monaco’s youth side.
Les Monégasques have moved swiftly in finding a replacement. Schmitt, who last season had an interim spell in charge of Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, has joined the club, it was confirmed on Friday.
At the Principality club, Schmitt will be joined by Sofyane Cherfa, who will occupy the ****** istant role. The Franco-Algerian played more than 300 matches at professional level.
With the senior side missing out on qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, there will be no Youth League football for Les Monégasques in the coming campaign.

Last week, Manchester City confirmed the signing of Mathys Detourbet (17) from ESTAC Troyes. The Frenchman has now joined AS Monaco on loan, it has been confirmed.
Detourbet was one of the key pillars of an ESTAC side that secured promotion back to Ligue 1. In 27 games in all competitions, he has scored four goals and registered seven ******* ists. The playmaker came through the ranks at Troyes and had been drawing significant interest.
Manchester City, the mothership of the City Group, of which Troyes are also a part, opted to sign him but have now sent him directly out on loan to Ligue 1 club Monaco.
Announcing the transfer, the Principality club revealed that they have the option to extend the loan by a further year and should they do so, they would also have the option to make Detourbet’s move permanent.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

Get French Football News understands that Sadibou Sané (21) will sign a five-year deal at AS Monaco after a deal was struck with his current club, FC Metz.
Foot Mercato understands that the deal that will take the Senegal international to the Principality club is worth around €10m, including bonuses. A deal between all parties has been close for several days, GFFN understands. The defender is now set to undergo his medical, iron out the finer details and sign with Les Monégasques.
It looks set to be a very busy start of July for Monaco. As well as the impending arrival of Sané, GFFN understands that the arrival of Filipe Luis as the club’s new manager is also imminent. Mathys Detourbet, whose move from ESTAC Troyes to Manchester City was confirmed over the weekend, is also set to join on loan, whilst ****** nho is set to join from Cercle Brugge.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle

Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against George Russell's time penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this month.
Russell was one of five drivers punished for pit-lane speeding in the principality on June 7, and a failure by Mercedes to serve his penalty correctly meant he was also hit by a drive-through sanction which dropped him out of the points.
Championship leaders Mercedes served a 'right of review' when Alpine's Pierre Gasly had his Monaco podium reinstated after Formula One's governing body accepted there were inaccuracies over the pit-lane speeding measurements.
Gasly had been demoted from third to seventh after he was given two separate five-second time penalties.
McLaren, whose driver Oscar Piastri had already served time penalties for the same offence earlier in the race, and Red Bull have lodged separate protests with the FIA Court of Appeal and they are ongoing, but Mercedes have opted not to pursue the matter.