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AS Monaco Basket barred from French leagues

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2026-08-02 18:35 UTC → 2026-08-04 22:08 UTC · added removed

In June 2026 AS Monaco Basket, the reigning French champion, continued to excel on the court, Basket completed a historic quadruple, winning the first leg of its Betclic Élite semifinal 103‑88 championship in a five‑game final against Paris Basketball (101‑92 in Game 5). The series saw dramatic swings – Monaco rallied from a 2‑2 tie, overcame a one‑match suspension to star guard Matthew Strazel, and targeting saw Elie Okobo earn finals MVP with a historic quadruple after securing record 15 assists. The triumph added the Leaders Cup, Coupe de France and SuperCoupe. The campaign unfolded amid a severe financial crisis: star guard Mike James refused SuperCoupe to play over unpaid wages, the club’s trophy cabinet. Despite the on‑court success, Monaco’s severe financial distress persisted. The club carried roughly €24 million in debt and its projected season budget had fallen to about €12.5 million. The club announced a rescue plan that combined a €16 million loan from the Principality’s Société Nationale de Financement with a prospective €7 million bank guarantee and further investment from Helen Holdings, led by former NBA player Jamal Mashburn. The scheme aimed to raise the operating budget failed to €30 million, but meet the French Basketball Federation Federation’s (FFBB) deemed the guarantees insufficient and the required documentation was not submitted by the July 31 deadline. financial‑viability requirements. On 31 3 July 2026 the FFBB Appeals Committee rejected Monaco’s appeal, DNCCG denied Monaco entry to the Betclic Elite for the 2026‑27 season, confirming its exclusion from both the Betclic Elite French championship and Elite 2 for the 2026‑27 season. French Cup. A commercial‑court decision on 10 July postponed a formal insolvency ruling to 31 July, extending a state‑owned SNF loan to cover June salaries. The FFBB Appeals Committee later delayed its final licensing decision to 27 July, giving Monaco time to improve its guarantees. A takeover plan led by Helen Holdings, headed by former NBA player Jamal Mashburn, aims to inject about €10‑12 million and secure a budget above €10 million. On 4 August 2026 the club may still appeal appealed to the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) and, if necessary, to an administrative court. Monaco’s government thanked local institutions seeking a conciliation procedure after the FFBB appellate court rejected its admission request. The outcome of this appeal will determine whether Monaco can compete in the Betclic Elite and the EuroCup for supporting the restructuring effort. 2026‑27 season.

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  1. 2026-08-04 22:08 UTC AS Monaco Basket barred from French leagues
  2. 2026-08-02 18:35 UTC AS Monaco Basket barred from French leagues
  3. 2026-08-01 20:14 UTC AS Monaco Basket barred from French leagues
  4. 2026-08-01 13:12 UTC AS Monaco Basket barred from French leagues
  5. 2026-08-01 12:55 UTC AS Monaco Basket barred from French leagues
  6. 2026-08-01 12:00 UTC AS Monaco Basket barred from French leagues
  7. 2026-08-01 11:36 UTC AS Monaco Basket excluded from French leagues
  8. 2026-08-01 08:24 UTC AS Monaco Basket secured by US fund, avoids relegation
  9. 2026-07-25 18:44 UTC AS Monaco Basket licensing dispute continues

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