On Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at 3:00 PM, Monaco’s Stade Louis II will host an unforgettable event blending spectacle, emotion, and charity: the Racing Stars Football Cup, organized by the Barbagiuans of Monaco. Held just days before the Formula 1 Grand Prix, this gala match brings together legendary figures from football and motorsport in a celebration of talent and generosity.
Endorsed by the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, this long-standing tradition was revitalized by Louis Ducruet, current president of the team. Proceeds from the match will benefit the Jules Bianchi Association and Be Safe Monaco, raising awareness and engaging a broad audience.
Star-Studded Line-Up on the Pitch
Motorsport icons like Pierre Gasly, Carlos Sainz, Isack Hadjar, and Thierry Neuville will join legendary footballers such as Ludovic Giuly, Flavio Roma, Javier Chevanton, Gaël Givet, and Sébastien Squillaci, all donning the Barbagiuans jersey for a worthy cause.
But this year’s event goes beyond sport. Expect appearances by music star Matt Pokora, comedians Paul Mirabel and Ragnar Le Breton, and model Baptiste Giabiconi, making the match a full-blown cultural celebration.
A New Direction, the Same Spirit
“This is what the Barbagiuans are all about,” says Louis Ducruet. “We want to think outside the box and welcome top-level athletes and personalities into our team. The Racing Stars Football Cup marks a new chapter in our journey: growing, evolving, and uniting.”
With the support of legendary athletes and a passionate audience, this match is set to become a major highlight in Monaco’s spring calendar — and a meaningful moment of joy and solidarity.