The Parisians knew they would clinch a record-equaling 10th title if they avoided defeat against RC Lens and Mauricio Pochettino’s side stuttered to a 1-1 draw.
Messi’s curling effort from outside the box was a special way to seal his first league title at PSG, even though the goal was later canceled out by Corentin Jean’s effort, but the fans were less than impressed with the team after an underwhelming season.
Sections of the crowd even booed their team at half-time Saturday before leaving the stadium with 15 minutes remaining of the match.
“I’m really happy to have won another title for the club, to have made history with the 10th title. It’s really important for everyone and for the club,” Pochettino said after the game, having secured the title with four games remaining.
“Yes it’s not easy when you have a massive disappointment in the Champions League but the players were really professional and fought to win the league.
“I think it’s really important to add another title for the club. We’re so happy and we need to give value to the title.”
PSG has won eight of the last 10 league titles in France and is now level with St-Etienne for most titles in league history.
But the season has been frustrating for PSG fans who are still waiting on the club’s first European title.
The introduction of Messi at the start of the season promised so much but the 34-year-old has struggled to produce the scintillating form he showed in Barcelona for so many years.
Despite domestic success, questions will remain over manager Pochettino’s future at the club with work to be done on rebuilding a connection with many of the fans.