Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has broken his silence after his side were awarded the Ligue 1 title following the cancellation of the 2019/2020 season.
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The Paris outfit claimed the league title for a third straight season after the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) confirmed the standings were based on a points-per-game premis.
Thomas Tuchel's men were already 12 points clear with a game in hand before the season was cancelled on Tuesday after all sporting events were banned until September by prime minister Edouard Philippe.
Al-Khelaifi insists they respect the LFP's decision to award his side the title, which he has now dedicated to the healthcare workers.
"We would like to dedicate this 2019-2020 Ligue 1 title to healthcare staff and to all the everyday heroes on the frontline whose commitment and self-sacrifice over many weeks have earned our deepest admiration," he told the club's official website.
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"We understand, respect and support the decisions taken by the French government to end the championship. Health, as the government has always said, must be everyone's priority.
"I would like to thank the players, the coach, the technical and medical staff as well as all the club's employees for their tremendous work. This trophy is a reward for their hard work every day.
"In these difficult times, I hope that this trophy will bring a little happiness and hope to all our supporters, and I am grateful to them for their unwavering support which helps drive Paris Saint-Germain forward.
"I would also like to also thank all our partners for their loyalty throughout, and I look forward to being able to celebrate this title with all the PSG family when the conditions allow."
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