AS Monaco Faces EuroLeague Player Registration Ban Over Financial Violations

EuroLeague Imposes Provisional Ban on AS Monaco

AS Monaco Basket has been prohibited from registering new players and coaching staff for EuroLeague competitions, following a provisional measure imposed by the league's Financial Panel. The decision, announced on Monday, November 10, 2025, stems from alleged violations of the Euroleague Basketball Disciplinary Code.

The ban is a direct result of an adjudicatory proceeding referred by the Management Control Commission (MCC), an independent body responsible for reviewing clubs' financial performance and compliance. The MCC cited infringements of Articles 32.a), 32.c), and 32.d) of the Disciplinary Code.

Details of the Alleged Violations

The specific breaches outlined by the EuroLeague relate to several key financial and administrative areas:

• Overdue payables: Issues concerning late debt payments.
• Failure to provide required documentation: The club allegedly did not submit necessary financial information.
• Lack of cooperation: Concerns regarding AS Monaco's collaboration with the EuroLeague's regulatory bodies.

The EuroLeague's statement clarified that this restriction is 'purely procedural' and 'does not constitute a sanction or final decision' at this stage. It is effective immediately, and AS Monaco has been given until November 17 to submit its observations and response to the alleged breaches.

AS Monaco's Response and Broader Context

In response, AS Monaco Basket acknowledged the provisional measure, reiterating that it is procedural. The club emphasized its commitment to 'transparency and good faith,' asserting that it has 'consistently met all requirements' and maintained a 'solid financial position,' promptly satisfying all obligations to institutional partners. The club stated its confidence in providing all necessary documentation and clarifications to resolve the matter swiftly.

This development occurs amidst increased scrutiny of French teams within the EuroLeague. Earlier in January 2025, AS Monaco was also fined for violating EuroLeague Financial Stability and Fair Play Regulations, specifically for failing to provide required financial information and breaching the shareholder contribution ratio requirement (Article 7 and Article 3f). That previous sanction resulted in an economic fine, the amount of which was not disclosed. Another French club, LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, was recently fined for failing to meet financial sustainability requirements for the 2025–26 season.