Mbappe Wins Ligue 1 Golden Boot

JAKARTA - Kylian Mbappe was asked to win the Ligue 1 golden boot for the 2019-20 season after the top soccer competition in France was stopped.

Last week, league officials decided to end the season prematurely. French authorities have decided there will be no sporting events until September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paris Saint-Germain were declared champions on a points per game basis, having led the league by 12 points from Marseille when the competition was suspended.

Mbappe is the division's top scorer with 18 goals, level with Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder.

However, Ligue 1 confirmed via its official website on Thursday that Mbappe will be named top scorer this season as all of his goals have come from open play. Meanwhile, Ben Yedder's three goals were scored through the white point.

Mbappe's goals per match ratio is also superior, 18 of which have been scored in 20 matches. Meanwhile, Ben Yedder scored his goals in 25 matches.

Lyon forward Moussa Dembele is third in the goalscoring standings with 16 goals.

Mbappe also won the golden boot last year, scoring 33 times in 29 league games as PSG clinched the title.