Messi goal helps PSG seal record 11th Ligue 1 title

PSG move past Marseille's previous record of 10 French titles.

In Summary
  • Messi's goal, a fine finish from Kylian Mbappe's pass, is his 32nd for PSG - and it could be his last as he is set to leave at the end of the season.
  • Kevin Gameiro bundled in an equaliser but PSG only needed a point to hold off Lens with one game to go.
Leonel Messi celebrates scoring in a past match
Leonel Messi celebrates scoring in a past match
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Lionel Messi scored as Paris St-Germain won a record 11th Ligue 1 title with a draw at Strasbourg.

Messi's goal, a fine finish from Kylian Mbappe's pass, is his 32nd for PSG - and it could be his last as he is set to leave at the end of the season.

Kevin Gameiro bundled in an equaliser but PSG only needed a point to hold off Lens with one game to go.

The full-time celebrations were muted with PSG's goal difference meaning they had the title almost secure last week.

The final minutes were played at a slow pace with both sides happy with a point - Strasbourg are safe from relegation now.

Christophe Galtier's future remains in doubt despite helping PSG win a ninth title in the past 11 years.

He took charge at the start of the season, having led Lille to the 2020-21 title, but their Champions League last-16 exit to Bayern Munich was a major blow.

PSG move past Marseille's previous record of 10 French titles, three of which came before their rivals were formed in 1970.

Messi's goal in the title-sealing game ensures his time at PSG will end more positively than expected at the start of May.

He was suspended for two weeks after travelling to Saudi Arabia without PSG's permission.

The club stepped up security at his home after fans chanted against him - and many did not expect him to play for PSG again after that ban ended.