Domestic Treble (2015-2016)

Lore & Background

PSG is France's most widely supported football club and one of the most followed clubs worldwide. The club has rivalries with Olympique de Marseille, against whom it contests Le Classique, and Paris FC in the Paris derby. With 61 official trophies, including 60 major honours, PSG is the most successful club in French football. The club has won a record 14 Ligue 1 titles, one Ligue 2 title, a record 16 Coupes de France, a record 9 Coupes de la Ligue, and a record 14 Trophée des Champions. Internationally, PSG is the most decorated French club, having won six major trophies: a French-record two UEFA Champions League titles, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, two UEFA Super Cup, the UEFA Intertoto Cup, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

In Their Own Story

The rain hammered against the roof of the Parc des Princes on May 21, 2016. The air inside was thick with humidity and anticipation as the final whistle approached in the Coupe de France final. Zlatan Ibrahimović stood near the center circle, his chest heaving, watching the scoreboard confirm what the entire season had promised. It wasn't just a win against Marseille; it was the final piece of a puzzle that had been fitting together since August. As the referee blew the whistle, the roar from the stands was deafening, drowning out the thunder outside. The players didn't just celebrate; they erupted with a release of tension that had built over nine months of relentless pressure. In that chaotic moment of confetti and tears, the history books were rewritten. For one fleeting season, Paris Saint-Germain was not just dominant; they were untouchable.

Reader's Guide

The club's fortunes changed dramatically with the arrival of Qatar Sports Investments, operated by the government of Qatar, as owners in 2011. Since then, PSG have invested heavily in signings of world-class players such as Zlatan Ibrahimović, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, the latter two being the most expensive transfers in football history. As a result, PSG have dominated French football, winning 38 trophies: twelve league titles, eight Coupe de France, six Coupe de la Ligue and twelve Trophée des Champions. They have also become a regular in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League, reaching the final for the first time in their history in 2020, winning their first title in 2025 as part of a continental treble, and retaining the title in 2026. PSG also claimed the 2025 UEFA Super Cup and the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, achieving an unprecedented sextuple.

Did You Know?

• PSG was founded in 1970 through the merger of Paris FC and Stade Saint-Germain.
• The club's traditional colours are red, blue and white, representing Paris and Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
• PSG's official mascot is Germain the Lynx, unveiled during the 2010 Tournoi de Paris.
• The club's current official anthem is 'Allez Paris‑Saint‑Germain!', performed to the tune of 'Go West' by Village People.