Tuesday, May 31, 2011

2010-11 Ligue 1 Wrap Up

Ligue 1 was won by Lille, the first time they've won the league in 57 years.  This is their third title overall.  Marseille and Lyon finished second and third respectively.  These three teams qualify for some sort of Champions League play.

Lille have won their 3rd League title
 Monaco, Lens, and Arles-Avignon have been relegated to Ligue 2.  Moussa Sow of Lille took home the Golden Boot, scoring 25 goals.  Marvin Martin of Sochaux had the most assists with 17.  Eden Hazard of Lille won the award for Player of the Year.  Mamadou Sakho of PSG won the Young Player of the Year Award.  Steve Mandanda of Marseille was named Goalkeeper of the Year.  And, Rudi Garcia of Lille won the Manager of the Year Award.

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