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    Paris Saint-Germain win record 11th French title

    PARIS (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clinched a French record 11th league title on Saturday as Lionel Messi scored in a 1-1 draw away at Strasbourg.

    Messi’s opener was cancelled out by a Kevin Gameiro equaliser, but the result gave PSG an unassailable four-point lead over second-placed Lens with one match of the season remaining.

    PSG moved ahead of the previous record of 10 titles set by Saint-Etienne in 1981 and which they equalled a year ago under former coach Mauricio Pochettino.

    It is PSG’s ninth title in the last 11 seasons, a period in which they have dominated French football under Qatari ownership.

    PSG started the penultimate weekend of the season six points clear of nearest rivals Lens with just six points to play for, and with a far better goal difference.

    In the end, they needed only the draw to be officially confirmed as champions with a game to spare, as Lens eased to a 3-0 win over already-relegated Ajaccio.

    Kylian Mbappe set up Messi to put PSG ahead just before the hour mark with his 16th Ligue 1 goal this season.

    Former Paris striker Gameiro equalised with 11 minutes left, bundling in the rebound after Gianluigi Donnarumma had saved from Morgan Sanson.

    The draw ultimately suited both teams as it enabled Strasbourg to guarantee their top-flight survival.

    Lionel Messi celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring for Paris Saint-Germain. PHOTO: AFP
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