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PSG Clinches 13th Ligue 1 Title, Unbeaten Season Overshadowed by Sponsorship Protests

Paris Saint-Germain secures another domestic triumph under Luis Enrique, while protests intensify over the controversial 'Visit Rwanda' deal amid alleged links to the DRC conflict.

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Angers - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - April 5, 2025 Paris St Germain's Desire Doue and Paris St Germain's Marquinhos celebrate after winning Ligue 1 Pool via REUTERS/Franck Fife
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Angers - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - April 5, 2025 Paris St Germain's Goncalo Ramos in action with Angers' Abdoulaye Bamba REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Angers - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - April 5, 2025 Paris St Germain's Desire Doue in action with Angers' Jean-Eudes Aholou REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Angers - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - April 5, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique celebrates with the players after winning Ligue 1 REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Overview

  • PSG defeated Angers 1-0, with Desiré Doué scoring the decisive goal, to secure their 13th Ligue 1 title and remain unbeaten this season.
  • Protests erupted outside the stadium, with activists criticizing PSG's €15 million-per-year 'Visit Rwanda' sponsorship due to alleged ties to human rights abuses in the DRC.
  • The Rwandan government denies accusations of supporting the M23 paramilitary group, claiming its actions are in self-defense against hostile forces.
  • A petition led by activists Lionel Tambwe and Jordan Madiande calling for an end to the sponsorship deal has garnered nearly 75,000 signatures.
  • PSG has not publicly addressed the controversy, while the Rwandan Development Board dismisses the allegations as false.