Messi superb goal help PSG defeat Lens to win French Ligue 1 title
Lionel Messi
By Our Sports Desk
Argentine talisman and Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Lionel Messi was in the news again as his 68th minute goal helped PSG sealed the French Lique 1 title on Saturday.
The attacker’s fourth league strike of the campaign was a beauty to behold at the Parc des Princes.
Lionel Messi curled in a long-range goal against Lens on Saturday to help Paris Saint-Germain secure the Ligue 1 title.
His 68th-minute strike put PSG ahead 1-0 after Lens had gone down to 10 men earlier in the second half.
PSG entered play needing just a draw to wrap up the Ligue 1 crown, so they sealed the silverware despite a late equaliser from their visitors in the 87th minute by C.Jean.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have regained the top-flight crown in France after Lille’s triumph in the 2020-21 season
Paris Saint-Germain have won the Ligue 1 title following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Lens, with Lionel Messi smashing a memorable goal on the way to lifting his first trophy in France since joining the club on a free transfer.
EAGLE EYE NEWS24 reports that Mauricio Pochettino’s side secured the trophy with four matches to spare as they wrestled the title back from Lille following their surprise triumph in the 2020-21 campaign.
The trophy was ultimately clinched with ease, though their latest Ligue 1 victory could not avoid boos and jeers from the Parc des Princes crowd after a less than convincing performance.
