AS Monaco is a football club that was founded in 1924 and originates from the principality of Monaco. Although Monaco is an independent country, the club plays in the French league. AS Monaco has won the French league title several times and was also in the final of the Champions League in 2004. The club is known for training young talent, who often go on to the European top.
The home games are played at the Stade Louis II, a characteristic stadium in the Fontvieille district of Monaco. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 18,500 spectators and was opened in 1985. It is known for its location on the coast and its striking design with open corners and views of the city and the sea.
AS Monaco is based in Monaco, a small but wealthy country on the Mediterranean Sea, close to the French border. Despite the small size of the country, the club has a big name in French football and represents the unique combination of sport, luxury and international image that suits Monaco.