
'Everybody was already counting us out': How Lille defied the odds to win the Ligue 1 title
CNN
Lille's 2-1 victory over Angers on Sunday secured arguably the most unlikely league title in European football this season, as the French club beat powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 trophy by a single point.
As is the case for every other team in France, Lille's budget is a fraction of the Qatari-backed PSG's and its ascent to the top of French football -- from avoiding relegation by a single point as recently as 2018 -- is nothing short of remarkable. The recipe for success is Lille's close-knit squad, which has become a mix of mostly young players with a few older stars to guide them, as well as diverse group of nationalities.
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