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Paul Myers

PSG close in on 11th Ligue 1 title as row erupts over anti-homophobia campaign

Several players refused to take part in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 games during the annual campaign against homophobia in football. © AFP / DAMIEN MEYER

Paris Saint-Germain could be crowned top flight champions for a record 11th time on Sunday night with at least a draw at relegation-threatened Auxerre should Lens fail to win at Lorient during the afternoon.

The intrigue in Ligue 1 continued into next week's 36th round of games after PSG, Lens and Marseille all won over a weekend which culminated in angry exchanges between players, coaches and politicians over participation in the campaign against homophobia in football.

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