Monaco appoint Belgian Pocognoli as new coach | Sports

MONACO, Oct 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - French Ligue 1 club Monaco appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach on Saturday following the surprise sacking of Adi Huetter in midweek. The 38-year-old Pocognoli led Union Saint-Gilloise to the Belgian title last season, and inherits a Monaco side three points off the top of Ligue 1 and with one point from two Champions League games. "Sebastien Pocognoli arrives in Monaco on the back of a highly successful spell in the Belgian Pro League with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, where he stood out by combining strong results with an ambitious and attractive style of play," Monaco said in a statement. Pocognoli led Union SG to their first league title in 90 years, finishing...