Even with all the champagne and confetti, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi had a subtle message that wasn’t about the victory per se—but rather about the absence of some individuals from the festivities.
Paris Saint-Germain has been crowned Ligue 1 champion for the 2024-25 season, securing its 13th French title—a record-extending triumph that arrived with six games to spare. The Parisians’ 1-0 victory over Angers was enough to send them clear at the top, and later events only confirmed their dominance as Monaco’s defeat at Brest handed PSG an unassailable 24-point lead.
Even with all the champagne and confetti at Parc des Princes, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi had a subtle message that wasn’t about the victory per se—but rather about the absence of some individuals from the festivities.
In what appeared to be a clear shift in tone and direction, Al-Khelaifi took a subtle swipe at the club’s previous superstar era, a time defined by big names, big wages, and ultimately unfulfilled UEFA Champions League dreams. With Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe now gone, the PSG president’s words felt more than celebratory—they were a nine-word declaration of a new identity.
This season’s PSG has been nothing short of clinical. Under Luis Enrique’s guidance, the team remains undefeated in Ligue 1 after 28 matches, having registered 23 wins and five draws. Their 80 goals scored and just 26 conceded reflect not only attacking brilliance but defensive discipline.
Another title secured! ❤️💙
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) April 5, 2025
Even captain Marquinhos, now a 10-time Ligue 1 champion, reflected on the shift, acknowledging that in this ‘post-Galactico’ era, the team feels more cohesive and aligned than ever before.
Al-Khelaifi’s dig echoes loudest
In the midst of the celebrations, Nasser Al-Khelaifi issued a statement that may go down as the defining quote of the season. He suggested that it’s ‘extra special to win the title undefeated until now.‘
A simple phrase on the surface, but in context, it landed like a strategic jab. This was no ordinary praise for an unbeaten side—it was a symbolic dig at the previous years, where despite having three of the world’s most recognizable stars in Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe, the Red-and-Blues never managed to pull off such a cohesive and efficient campaign.
The Qatari mogul went on to emphasize the club’s philosophical transformation: “Everyone across the world of football has seen and admired the development of the Paris Saint-Germain team in this new era – our philosophy is based on the collective above everything else. The star of Paris Saint-Germain is the team, and this star is shining so brightly.”
Rebuilding, reinventing—and still climbing
With those words, the club president effectively closed the chapter on the club’s recent past—a chapter where individual brilliance often came at the cost of chemistry and balance. This new PSG, he insists, is a family, a unit, and above all, a team.
The contrast couldn’t be clearer. Messi is now in Miami, Neymar’s in Brazil after a stint in Saudi Arabia, and Mbappe finally made his dream move to Real Madrid. Their departures might once have been viewed as catastrophic, but this season has proven otherwise.
The French outfit now looks leaner, hungrier, and more focused. Luis Enrique, alongside sporting advisor Luis Campos, has ushered in a new vision. The spotlight is now shared, the effort collective, and the rewards evident.
