Monaco Players Forced to Strip on Grounded Plane After Air Conditioning Failure

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Sep 18, 2025

AS Monaco’s players were left in an extraordinary situation after their Champions League flight was grounded due to a malfunctioning air conditioning system.

The aircraft remained stranded on the runway when the cooling system broke down, transforming the cabin into unbearable heat. In an attempt to cope, several members of the squad removed their clothing, with some eventually left in only their underwear.

When passengers were finally permitted to disembark, a number of players were seen stepping onto the tarmac dressed in little more than their undergarments.

The flight was subsequently cancelled, forcing the abandonment of Monaco’s scheduled pre-match press conference. Reports indicate that the team will now travel to Belgium on Tuesday morning ahead of their fixture against Club Brugge.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

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