Lille claim Ligue 1 title

Lille claimed their first Ligue 1 title in 57 years as both they and nearest challengers Marseille drew this evening.

Sat, 21 May, 2011 - 22:43

Lille claimed their first Ligue 1 title in 57 years as both they and nearest challengers Marseille drew this evening.

Going into their penultimate league match with a six-point cushion, they needed only not to lose at Paris St Germain, or for Marseille to fail against Valenciennes to officially be confirmed as champions.

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