Monaco United Opens Regional Campaign With 9–1 Victory

MONACO — September 9, 2026 — Monaco United has made an emphatic start to its first campaign at Regional level, defeating AS Cannes 9–1 in front of its home supporters. The victory marked the club's first league match at the new level after a successful 2025–2026 season earned Monaco United promotion. Head coach Marco Simone and his staff introduced several summer recruits into the starting line-up, with the new arrivals quickly adapting to the team's established playing structure. Monaco United controlled the match and produced a dominant second-half performance to secure a decisive opening victory. The result gives the newly promoted side an encouraging start as it begins competing against stronger opposition at Regional level. The club has identified building on its promotion campaign, developing its squad and establishing itself in the new division among its objectives for the season. The 9–1 result provides an early indication of the team's ambitions following its move up the football pyramid.