May 28, (THEWILL) – Lionel Messi showcased his prowess by finding the back of the net as Paris Saint-Germain clinched their remarkable 11th Ligue 1 title, despite being held to a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg on Saturday.
The Argentine forward, who is set to depart PSG when his contract expires, broke the deadlock with his 16th goal of the season just moments before the hour mark at Stade de la Meinau. It was also his 496th goal in the top five European leagues, which is more than any other player in history as it placed him one ahead of great rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
PSG faced a setback when Strasbourg substitute Kevin Gameiro levelled the score in the 79th minute, preventing Christophe Galtier’s side from securing a victory. Nevertheless, the solitary point earned by PSG proved sufficient to defend their Ligue 1 title successfully with a match still to be played.
Strasbourg’s place in the top flight was confirmed after the draw against Frederic Antonetti’s hosts, as they maintained a six-point lead over 17th-placed Nantes, who failed to overcome Lille. PSG will have an opportunity to celebrate their remarkable achievement when they wrap up their campaign by hosting Clermont next Saturday, while Strasbourg will face Lorient on the same day.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
