Messi shatters Ronaldo's record in European leagues with 496th goal
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It was Messi's 496th career league goal in Europe, breaking Ronaldo’s record for Europe
(AP) - World Cup winner Lionel Messi on Saturday broke the record of bellow great Cristiano Ronaldo and helped Paris Saint-Germain clinched a record 11th French league title after drawing 1-1 at Strasbourg.
It was Messi's 496th career league goal in Europe, breaking Ronaldo’s scoring record for Europe's top five leagues. It was his 577th match.
Messi put PSG ahead from Kylian Mbappe’s pass in the 59th minute. Former PSG striker Kevin Gameiro equalized for Strasbourg in the 79th minute.
The draw helped PSG to move four points of second-place Lens with one game left.
Lens secured second place and automatic entry into next season's Champions League by beating relegated Ajaccio 3-0 at home.
Defending champion PSG overtook former French powerhouse Saint-Étienne, which won its 10th title in 1981 but was relegated to the second division last season.
PSG has won nine of its 11 titles since Qatari backers QSI took charge 12 years ago, with the first of those in 2013. PSG's other titles were in 1986 and '94.
