Lionel Messi broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record and helped Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secure their second consecutive Ligue 1 title with a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg.
His record-breaking 496th strike, assisted by Kylian Mbappe, secured a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg on Saturday, clinching the title for PSG. With this achievement, Messi surpassed Ronaldo’s 495 goals, leaving him in second place. Despite Kevin Gameiro’s equalizer for Strasbourg, PSG needed only to avoid defeat to retain their Ligue 1 crown at the Stade de la Meinau.
This victory marks Messi’s second French title, having previously won it in his debut season with PSG. However, it is expected to be his last, as he is set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer. Messi will have one final home game against Clermont Foot before departing from Parc des Princes.
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Messi also tied Dani Alves’ record for most trophies for club and country with his 43rd trophy.
Defending champion PSG overtook former French powerhouse Saint-Étienne, which won its 10th title in 1981 but was relegated to the second division last season.
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— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) May 27, 2023
PSG has won nine of its 11 titles since Qatari backers QSI took charge 12 years ago, with the first of those in 2013. PSG’s other titles were in 1986 and ’94.
