Thiago Silva confirms PSG awarded Ligue 1 title

Paris St Germain player, Thiago Silva has confirmed that the title for the 2019/2020 Ligue 1 season has been awarded to his club.

This was after the Ligue de Football Professionnel, LFP, announced plans to award the title to PSG who are topping the table with 12 points ahead of second placed Marseille.

According to Thiago Silva who was quoted by PSG website, the decision is welcomed because of the health of the players.

He said: 'The most important thing is the health of the players, and of everyone.

'If the championship had resumed, it may be that a fortnight or a month after the virus is back. This avoids worsening the situation. I believe the right decision has been made. It's a little weird for us. It is the strangest championship I have won, but we are going to celebrate it anyway because we deserve to win it'.

He also wrote via Instagram page: 'In unimaginable circumstances, this title remains a source of great pride.

'I can only thank God for being the champion for the seventh time in eight years in Ligue 1. I would not have come this far without the support of my family, in particular my beloved wife and children, my teammates, all staff and fans'.

He continued: 'I dedicate this title to all the doctors and healthcare staff who are fighting Covid-19 around the world. They are our players today, who are fighting so that we can return to the fields and stadiums as soon as possible. '