PSG Becomes Ligue1 Champion

French sports league has confirmed PSG has the champion of league 1 despite the fact that the Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, had announced that no sporting event will take place until the month of September.

The winning categories were decided on a point per game which made the PSG be awarded a ninth title. Marseille have finished second with Stade Rennais third while Lille is fourth and Nice fifth.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the chairman of PSG wrote on the club official site: “We would like to dedicate this 2019-2020 Ligue 1 title to healthcare staff and to all the everyday heroes on the front line whose commitment and self-sacrifice over many weeks have earned our deepest admiration.

“We understand, respect, and support the decisions taken by the French government to end the championship. Health, as the government has always said, must be everyone’s priority.

“I would like to thank the players, the coach, the technical and medical staff as well as all the club’s employees for their tremendous work. This trophy is a reward for their hard work every day.

“In these difficult times, I hope that this trophy will bring a little happiness and hope to all our supporters, and I am grateful to them for their unwavering support which helps drive Paris St Germain forward.

“I would also like to also thank all our partners for their loyalty throughout, and I look forward to being able to celebrate this title with all the PSG family when the conditions allow.”