AS Monaco Leadership Shake-Up: Monaco confirmed it has sacked Belgian coach Sebastien Pocognoli after a seventh-place Ligue 1 finish that left the club short of Champions League qualification, ending a short run that included a 10-game unbeaten stretch and a Conference League spot. Diplomacy & Royal Ties: In Madrid, King Felipe VI hosted Prince Albert of Monaco at Zarzuela Palace, while King Felipe and Queen Letizia joined Albert and Princess Charlene to tour Monaco-Spain anniversary exhibitions at the Royal Botanical Garden marking 150 years since the first diplomatic mission. World Cup Build-Up (Ghana): Ghana’s World Cup squad is still being finalized amid injury worries; officials say the 26-man list will be announced Tuesday, with Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare the only Ghana Premier League player named so far. World Cup Tune-Up (Canada): Jonathan Osorio scored as Canada beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up, with Monaco defender Moïse Bombito sidelined after injury. Energy Resilience Angle: A new report on disaster-zone power argues vehicle-integrated solar could help when fuel and generators fail during major earthquakes. F1 Monaco Weekend Context: With major 2026 rule changes landing, Monaco Grand Prix is set to kick off a highly fluid driver market as teams and drivers position for the next cycle.