French fullback Benjamin Mendy became the latest young star to leave Monaco when he joined Manchester City on a $67 million transfer, a fee that breaks the club record set earlier this monthfor Kyle Walker.
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Germain follows in footsteps of father to Marseille
French forward Valere Germain has left Monaco, where he scored 10 goals in its 2016-17 Ligue 1 championship season, to sign with Marseille on a four-year contract. He follows in the footstepsof his father, Bruno, who played at OM.
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Paris St. Germain coach flatters Kylian Mbappe
Paris St. Germain coach Unai Emery would love for 18-year-old Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe to move to the Parc des Princes and isn’t shy about saying it.
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Jardim: 'Future looks very exciting at Monaco'
Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim ended speculation that he might leave for China, signing a contract that will keep him at Monaco, which he led to its first Ligue 1 title in 17 years, until2020. Monaco scored 107 goals en route to the French title and reached the semifinals of the Champions League with an exciting […]
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Monaco turns down $112 million from Arsenal for Mbappe
Monaco rejected a $112 million bid by Arsenal for 18-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe this week after he claimed he could leave this summer. The French club also turned down $135 million fromReal Madrid.
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NWSL: Waldrum is out as Houston head coach
Randy Waldrum, who left his job as head coach at Notre Dame, one of the most successful women’s programs in the country, to take over as the Houston Dash head coach for its launch in 2014, isout. The Dash and Waldrum agreed to part ways just seven games into the 2017 season. Assistant coach Omar […]
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Bernardo Silva: You don't say no to Pep
Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, a key player for Monaco during its spectacular 2016-17 season, will leave France for Manchester City. Silva, 22, has made 58 appearances for Monaco,recording 11 goals and 12 assists. Monaco beat Manchester City in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Silva cited the chance to work with Manchester City […]
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Monaco meets its match in Buffon
Juventus got two goals from Gonzalo Higuain, two great assists from right back Dani Alves and outstanding defensive performances from Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucciand surprise starter Andrea Barzagli in a three-man backline. Monaco-Juventus: But you have to give a sentimental nod to Gianluigi Buffon on a night he shut out high-scoring Monaco, 2-0, in his100th Champions […]
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Matthaeus: Bayern is targeting Monaco's young stars
Lothar Matthaeus believes Bayern Munich will try to lure the top young talent from French Ligue 1 leader and UEFA Champions League semifinalist Monaco in the summer. TeenagerKylian Mbappe, as well as Thomas Lemar, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Bernardo Silva, have all drawn interest from top clubs across Europe and it’s only a matter of when […]
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Mbappe: Playing in Champions League is fulfillment of boyhood dream
Monaco teenager Kylian Mbappe, who has scored in all four games in the knockout phase of the Champions League and attracted interest from Europe’s top clubs, says playing in the competition wasthe realization of a dream. “My personal highlight was the away leg of the Manchester City tie,” he told UEFA.com, “because it was my […]