FFBB Bars Reigning Champion AS Monaco From Nationale 1

Overview

• The FFBB refused to register AS Monaco for Nationale 1, citing a lack of “garanties suffisantes” and following an unfavorable opinion from the Commission de contrôle de gestion.
• The federation made its decision on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after the oversight body said Monaco had not shown a reliable and sincere financial file.
• This refusal follows the club’s earlier exclusion from the professional Élite 1 and Élite 2 championships for economic reasons and leaves the 2026 French champion without a confirmed competitive tier.
• The Commission de contrôle de gestion is the FFBB’s financial watchdog that reviews club budgets, solvency and paperwork to protect competition integrity and it found specific weaknesses in Monaco’s financial guarantees.
• Monaco now faces continued sporting uncertainty for players, staff and sponsors and may pursue administrative or legal appeals, with further updates expected as the club responds.