Monaco has become a hub for sport, entertainment and philanthropy at an international level with the Racing Stars Football Cup bringing together football legends, Formula 1 figures, global businessmen and innovators for a special charity event at the iconic Stade Louis II.
The annual football match proved once again that sport has the power to connect people from very different worlds. Legendary athletes, racing stars, business figures and global figures gathered on one field to support charitable initiatives and celebrate the global language of football.
The Barbagiuans Monaco team, featuring Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho, businessman and creator Sergei Kosenko, known worldwide as Mr. Thank You, and other international figures, took victory over the drivers’ team.
The event was organized by the Barbagiuans of Monaco under the leadership of Louis Ducruet, a member of the princely family of Monaco and nephew of Prince Albert II. For decades, Barbagiuans Monaco has united football legends and friends of Monaco through charity matches that support meaningful social causes.
This year’s Racing Stars Football Championship welcomed an impressive line-up of participants from the worlds of football, motorsport, entertainment and entrepreneurship.
Among the football legends participating was Clarence Seedorf, one of the most successful midfielders in football history and a multiple Champions League winner. The event also welcomed representatives from the world of Formula 1, bringing together two of Monaco’s biggest sporting cultures: football and racing.
For fans, Ronaldinho’s appearance was one of the highlights of the match. The Brazilian World Cup champion and former Ballon d’Or winner returned to the field with his trademark creativity, energy and passion for the game.
Ronaldinho, who inspired millions of fans around the world throughout his legendary career, showed once again why football remains one of the most powerful forces that brings people together.
Alongside Ronaldinho on the winning team was Sergey Kosenko, an entrepreneur and digital creator known by his global online name Mr. Thank You.
Kosenko has built a global audience of over 50 million followers across social media platforms, becoming one of the fastest growing creators in the digital space. Its content focuses on large-scale projects, emotional stories, positive experiences, and inspiring people around the world.
Mr Thank You has grown into a recognized global brand associated with creativity, generosity and unforgettable moments.
For Kosenko, joining Ronaldinho and other world-famous figures in the industry represents a unique link between traditional sports and entertainment and the new generation of digital creators.
“Football is more than just a game. It connects people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds. Being part of an event where legends, entrepreneurs and people who want to make a positive impact come together to achieve a common goal is an amazing experience,” said Mr Thank Yu.
The Racing Stars Football Cup wasn’t just about competition. The event highlighted how athletes, entrepreneurs and public figures can use their influence to support important initiatives and create a positive impact beyond their industries.
The Barbagiuans Monaco’s victory has become a symbol of teamwork, unity and the ability of sport to connect generations and cultures.
From Ronaldinho’s legendary football legacy to the rise of contemporary innovators like Mr. Thank You, the match represented a new era in which sport, digital influence and global entertainment continue to merge.
Monaco has once again confirmed its status as a unique international meeting point where sport, charity, culture and some of the world’s most famous personalities come together.
