AGP Executive Report

AS Monaco Football: Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro says Paul Pogba’s future is “complicated,” hinting he could leave this summer after a World Cup-winning season blighted by injuries and unmet expectations. Monaco in Mourning: Former Chelsea and Leeds chairman Ken Bates has died at 94 in Monaco, remembered for buying Chelsea for £1, rebuilding Stamford Bridge, and later leading Leeds. Monaco Sports Spotlight: Diamond League star Sarvesh Kushare made history by taking third on his Monaco debut, becoming the first Indian high jumper to reach the podium at the event. World Cup Fallout Touching Monaco: Switzerland’s World Cup quarter-final exit vs Argentina was rocked by a controversial FIFA rule and Breel Embolo’s second-yellow dismissal for “mistaken identity,” a call that left the Swiss furious. Travel & Visas (Monaco-relevant): Germany published a 2026 list of 62 countries eligible for visa-free entry for up to 90 days, including Monaco, while Cyprus confirmed similar visa-free access rules for EU/EEA and many non-EU nations.

Monaco Diamond League: Julien Alfred lit up Stade Louis II, winning the women’s 200m in a record 21.51 seconds—third-fastest ever and a Saint Lucia national record—while Adaejah Hodge took silver and Gabby Thomas bronze. Athletics Spotlight: Greece’s Miltiadis Tentoglou also delivered a world-leading 8.61m to win the men’s long jump, with Emmanuel Wanyonyi setting a new 1,000m world record in the same Monaco meeting. Local Sports News: Sarvesh Kushare made history on his Diamond League debut, becoming the first Indian high jumper to finish top three, taking third in Monaco. Football in Monaco: Ken Bates, the former Chelsea and Leeds owner who famously bought Chelsea for £1, has died at 94 in Monaco; Chelsea and Leeds both released tributes. World Cup Watch: Argentina keep their quarter-final hopes alive as they face Switzerland, with the matchup framed as a key lifeline after a dramatic run to the last eight.

Diamond League Highlights: Julien Alfred roared to a Monaco women’s 200m win in 21.51, making her the third-fastest ever and setting a Saint Lucia national record, while Emmanuel Wanyonyi shattered the 27-year-old men’s 1,000m world record with 2:11.83. Field Events: Miltiadis Tentoglou topped the long jump with a world-leading 8.61m, and Nina Kennedy cleared 4.95m to win pole vault and set a new Australian record. Local Talent: Sarvesh Kushare made history as the first Indian high jumper to reach a Diamond League podium, taking third on debut in Monaco. Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: India’s Team Sea Sakthi finished 11th in the Energy Class endurance race, completing 50 laps. Monaco Crime Update: Ukraine prosecutors say the woman linked to the Monaco bombing case, Anastasiia Berezovska, was found shot dead in Kyiv, with an intelligence officer and police officer arrested. Football/Global Buzz: Jurgen Klopp revealed Liverpool’s 2017 pursuit of Kylian Mbappé involved a private jet trip to meet his family—“the most expensive non-transfer.”

Monaco Justice & Security: Kyiv’s Pechersk court remanded in custody two men tied to the killing of Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman suspected in a Monaco bombing that targeted Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaev—Vladyslav Reut (GUR) and Vitaliy Zhykovych (former SBU) are accused of premeditated murder, while Reut now denies pulling the trigger and blames his co-defendant, as Monaco prosecutors say no single version of events is yet “priority” and legal qualifications could shift after international materials arrive. Diamond League, Monaco Sports: Emmanuel Wanyonyi smashed the 27-year-old men’s 1,000m world record in Monaco (2:11.83), while Julien Alfred won the women’s 200m and Oblique Seville took the men’s 100m; Sarvesh Kushare also made history with a third-place high jump debut. Tech & Courts (Monaco-linked): US media groups are seeking “serious sanctions” against OpenAI in a copyright case, alleging deception about its ability to locate and use stolen news content. Local/International Culture: Grace Kelly’s Monaco legacy gets a summer photo spotlight, as the principality’s style heritage continues to draw attention.

Monaco Diamond League: The Riviera’s track spotlight is on at Stade Louis II with a stacked card including Julien Alfred vs Gabby Thomas and Adaejah Hodge in the women’s 200m, plus Emmanuel Wanyonyi stepping up to the 1,000m against Djamel Sedjati. Monaco bombing probe: Ukraine’s Prosecutor General says two men were remanded without bail over the murder of Anastasia Berezovska, the Monaco bombing suspect; the case has taken another twist as a Ukrainian spy now claims he didn’t pull the trigger. World Cup France: France kept rolling, beating Morocco 2-0 to reach the semis again, with Kylian Mbappé starring despite a missed penalty. Football transfers (Monaco link): Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool tried to sign Mbappé with a secret private-jet trip to Nice—an “expensive non-transfer”—before he chose PSG. Business/tech: OpenAI faces fresh calls for court sanctions in a copyright fight, with claims it ran internal searches on training data. Local sport: Armenia beat Monaco 110-78 in U16 EuroBasket Division C, setting up semi-finals matchups.

Diamond League Monaco: Armand “Mondo” Duplantis says a shock loss in Stockholm lit a fire ahead of Friday’s Herculis EBS at Stade Louis II, with the pole vault world record holder targeting another big mark on home turf. Track & Field Spotlight: Faith Kipyegon returns in the women’s 3,000m, while Olympic 200m champions Julien Alfred and Gabrielle Thomas headline a stacked sprint programme. AS Monaco Football: Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro has shut down transfer talk around Brazil full-back Vanderson, insisting the club’s plan is for him to stay. Monaco Pride 2026: Organisers at Stars of Monaco pushed for stronger legal and social protections for LGBTQIA+ residents and workers, pointing to upcoming same-sex union reforms. Legal/Global: In the U.S., news outlets are seeking “serious sanctions” against OpenAI over alleged destruction and hiding of data in a copyright fight.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: The 13th edition kicks off 8–11 July at Yacht Club de Monaco with 54 teams from 21 countries testing hydrogen, batteries, methanol and AI-driven marine tech, plus a Job Forum linking students with major shipbuilders. Education & Inclusion: The Prince’s Government expands its digital reuse scheme, reconditioning 650+ teachers’ computers and tablets, with 38% headed to disability sports clubs across Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Athletics: Monaco Diamond League returns at Stade Louis II with Duplantis, Julien Alfred and Oblique Seville among the headline acts, while Faith Kipyegon aims for redemption in the 3,000m after a rare loss in Eugene. AS Monaco Football: Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro says Paul Pogba’s future is “complicated” and hints he could leave after a disappointing season. Transfers: Transfer chatter links Arsenal and Spurs to RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa, while Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni has agreed a new deal until 2031, dashing Manchester United hopes. Crime Probe (Monaco-linked): Ukrainian authorities report a suspect tied to the Monaco bombing case has been found dead in Ukraine, as the investigation continues.

AS Monaco Transfers: Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro says Paul Pogba’s future is “complicated” and he could leave this summer as the club looks to cut its wage bill; Scuro also flags that manager Filipe Luís will decide after assessing Pogba’s progress. Monaco Football Targets: L’Equipe reports Monaco are tracking Nice forward Mohamed-Ali Cho as they plan changes up front, with Maghnes Akliouche expected to attract PSG interest and Folarin Balogun also linked with an exit. Monaco Diamond League: Rhasidat Adeleke has withdrawn from Friday’s Monaco 400m after a rough return in Oregon, leaving her qualification hopes for Birmingham under pressure. Local Life & Tourism: Monaco welcomed 6.7 million visits in 2025, generating about €1.4bn in direct spending, with overnight tourists driving most of the economic impact. Royal & Culture: Princess Caroline visited the Prince’s Palace exhibition Mariage du Siècle, spotlighting the 70th anniversary of Rainier III and Grace Kelly’s wedding.

Monaco Security & Service: The Prince’s Carabiniers have opened recruitment for the 2027 intake, inviting French and Monegasque nationals (plus musicians) to apply for roles protecting the Sovereign and the Palace, with a two-stage selection process. Monaco Crime Update: Ukraine says Monaco bombing suspect Anastasiia Berezovska entered the country legally on July 1, after Interpol alerts were not flagged at border control—while prosecutors and investigators continue to link the case to the June 29 attack. AS Monaco & Transfers: Folarin Balogun remains a hot name in the market, with PSG, Tottenham and Chelsea reported among clubs tracking the Monaco striker after his World Cup run. Sport Beyond Monaco: Belgium’s World Cup win over the US has reignited debate over US soccer’s long-term stagnation, while Balogun has apologized to fans and insisted the sport in America will grow. Luxury & Travel: Julius Baer’s lifestyle rankings put Monaco among the world’s priciest cities for the wealthy, and Silversea unveiled a 2028-29 program featuring 278 voyages across 71 countries.

Monaco Bombing Probe: Ukraine’s SBU says the woman suspected in last week’s Monaco apartment bombing—Anastasiia Berezovska—has been found dead near Kyiv with gunshot wounds, after an intelligence officer confessed to killing her with help from a former law-enforcement officer; Monaco’s Prosecutor General also confirmed Ukrainian arrests tied to the case, as investigators continue across borders. AS Monaco Football: Monaco officially completed the signing of defender Sadibou Sané from Metz on a five-year deal, adding to a busy summer that already brought in Nazinho, Mathys Detourbet and Filipe Luís. World Cup Fallout (USMNT): The US crashed out of the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16, losing 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle, with Mauricio Pochettino blaming “politics and manipulation” around Folarin Balogun’s controversial suspension lift. Luxury & Lifestyle: Singapore topped the Julius Baer luxury cost ranking again, with Monaco also appearing among the most expensive cities for the wealthy.

Monaco Bomb Case: A Ukrainian woman identified as Anastasiia Berezovska, the Interpol-named suspect in last week’s Monaco parcel-bomb attack targeting sanctioned businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, has reportedly been found shot dead near Kyiv; Ukrainian media say two suspects were detained in connection with her death, including an active military intelligence officer. AS Monaco Football: Monaco have rejected a reported €35m PSG bid for winger Maghnes Akliouche, with talks ongoing as the France international looks set to leave. Local Administration: Monaco has started issuing a new credit-card-format driving licence, with a 15-year renewal cycle and online renewals via MonGuichet.mc. Culture & Sport: Ballets de Monte-Carlo marked its 40th anniversary with a reunion gala at the Grimaldi Forum, bringing back about 150 former dancers. Transfers: Liverpool have made contact over 17-year-old Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora, while Man United are also monitoring him.

World Cup Drama: FIFA has cleared US striker Folarin Balogun to play Belgium in the Round of 16 after suspending his one-match red-card ban, triggering a fresh backlash as UEFA says FIFA “crossed a red line” and Belgium signals it may still complain. Monaco Spotlight: Balogun is an AS Monaco player, and the saga keeps putting the Principality club in the global spotlight. Local Sports Governance: French basketball champion Monaco Basket was excluded from next season’s top league (and Elite 2) over financial guarantees, with an appeal possible. AS Monaco Coaching Move: Monaco appointed Brazilian Filipe Luís as head coach through June 2028, with Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu set to work with him. Monaco Crime Update: Authorities say the Monaco blast suspect is a Ukrainian woman allegedly disguised as a man, with Interpol issuing an arrest warrant. F1 & Monaco Flavor: Charles Leclerc’s Silverstone win also revived Monaco pride, while Ocean’s Eleven’s Monaco Grand Prix-set prequel adds major cast names.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: The Yacht Club de Monaco is hosting the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (8–11 July), with 54 teams from 21 countries testing electric, hydrogen and methanol propulsion ideas plus hydrofoils and energy-management tech; it’s open to the public 9–11 July (free entry, 10am–6pm) with a village, simulator and winch challenge. Local Events: Monaco’s summer street festival, “L’Été au Port Hercule,” is expanding to the Promenade du Larvotto for the first time, running 3 July–16 August (Larvotto site 4pm–10:30pm; Port Hercule opens in stages from 10 July). FIFA World Cup Drama (Monaco link): FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun’s one-match red-card ban, clearing the Monaco forward to play USA vs Belgium in the Round of 16 after a Trump call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino sparked outrage from Belgium. F1 (Monaco spotlight): Charles Leclerc bounced back with a British GP win at Silverstone, saying he had to “cancel the noise” as Ferrari’s narrative shifted after a tough spell.

F1 Monaco spotlight: Charles Leclerc finally ended a 624-day winless wait by taking victory at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with the race finishing under a late Safety Car after Max Verstappen crashed into the gravel; behind the Monégasque, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli lost out when a suspension failure struck with 11 laps to go, while George Russell grabbed second and Lewis Hamilton completed the podium. World Cup controversy: FIFA suspended U.S. forward Folarin Balogun’s one-game red-card ban, clearing him to play Belgium in the Round of 16 after Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the decision; Belgium’s federation protested the ruling, while Trump hailed it as “reversing a great injustice.” Motorsport incident: In DTM, Mercedes-AMG driver Maro Engel said a teammate blocked him during a pit stop, leaving him stuck and frustrated after finishing seventh.

Monaco Crime Update: Police and Interpol continue a manhunt after a suspected parcel bomb attack in Monaco targeted Ukrainian tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev, with reports saying he has improved after coming out of a coma while a woman and child were badly hurt. Royal & US Ties: Prince Albert’s office says the Prince’s Palace will be lit in American-flag colours for the July 4, 250th anniversary of US independence, as part of Monaco’s friendship gestures toward Donald Trump. F1 Spotlight (Monaco connection): Kimi Antonelli grabbed pole for Sunday’s British GP at Silverstone after winning the sprint, extending his title lead; Monaco’s Charles Leclerc qualified second, while Mercedes’ George Russell struggled with straight-line speed. Local Tech & Yachting: India’s Team Sea Sakthi will showcase an upgraded indigenous electric catamaran at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (July 8-11), aiming for cleaner propulsion and better efficiency. Sport Beyond Monaco: Wimbledon results rolled in, while NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin took Chicagoland pole.

Monaco Bombing Update: Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaev, hurt in the Monaco explosion, has reportedly come out of a coma with improved condition, while his companion Anna Nasobina remains in serious condition after surgery and amputations; investigators say the main suspect, Anastasia Berezovskaya, is still at large after crossing into France and later seeking asylum in Germany. F1 — British GP Sprint & Pole: Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli struck again at Silverstone, winning the sprint over Lewis Hamilton and then taking pole for Sunday’s British Grand Prix, extending his title lead to 43 points over George Russell. F1 — Leclerc’s Response: Charles Leclerc said he considered copying Hamilton’s driving style but chose to stick with his own approach, bouncing back to P2 in qualifying. Local Sports — AS Monaco Basketball: Mike James, the AS Monaco standout, starred on his USA debut with a double-double as the Americans beat the Dominican Republic 82-81. World Cup — USA Team News: Folarin Balogun will miss the last-16 vs Belgium after his red card, with Ricardo Pepi expected to start up front.