PSG crowned French Ligue 1 champions after season ended due to coronavirus

• Authorities in France banned all sporting event until September, forcing the football season to an early conclusion.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have reportedly been crowned as French Ligue 1 champions following the decision to cancel remainder of the season due to COVID-19 outbreak.

Authorities in France banned all sporting event until September, forcing the football season to an early conclusion.

However, it wasn’t known whether season would be voided similar to conclusion in Holland, which have seen no champions, promotions or relegation.

But L'Equipe report that PSG have been awarded the title for the 2019/20 campaign, despite having 11 games remaining.

The reigning champions have won the title six times in last seven season, and were leading the table with 12 points clear of second place Marseille this season, also with a game in hand.

PSG plan to play remaining Champions League games abroad after Ligue 1 season is ended

Teams at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table are now sweating over their futures, with a decision yet to be made on relegation.

Qualification for next season's European competitions is also yet to be determined.

Based on the current table, Rennes and Lille would qualify for the Champions League, along with Marseille, while Reims, Nice and Lyon occupy the Europa League places.