He is targeted by the opening of a preliminary investigation for a suspicion of “discriminatory remarks on an alleged race or belonging to a religion” while he was training OGC Nice.
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Cristophe Galtier is not done with justice. This Friday, April 14, Xavier Bonhomme, prosecutor of Nice, indicated that a preliminary investigation had been opened for suspicion of “discrimination based on an alleged race or belonging to a religion” after the accusations against the former coach of Nice Christophe Galtier.
This investigation, entrusted to the judicial police, is “in connection” with the accusations against the current PSG coach, confirmed Xavier Bonhomme, adding that searches “are underway within the premises of the OGC Nice”, confirming initial information from Nice morning.
Christophe Galtier reacted this Friday during a press conference: “I am deeply shocked by the comments that I am given and which have been relayed by some in an irresponsible way, which strikes me in the depths of my humanity. . The coach has also received the “support” of PSG. “The club supports Christophe Galtier and wants the truth to be established by justice,” explained the club’s press officer just before Galtier spoke.
“I am a child of the HLM housing estates brought up in the mix, brought up to respect others regardless of their origin, color or religion,” continued Christophe Galtier. My whole life as a man has been dictated by the concern for sharing and living well with others, I cannot accept that my name and my family be soiled in this way. »
“I did not speak with my players about this subject but they sent me the best answers with the total investment during the training sessions”, specified Galtier. “It was difficult, very hard, of course, he added. I took refuge in work. Tell you it’s nice, no. But the moments spent with the players allowed me to evacuate and forget everything that was said. »
In an email sent at the end of last season to the management of the Nice club and revealed on Tuesday by the independent journalist Romain Molina then by RMC, which AFP could not authenticate, the former director of OGC Nice Julien Fournier notably reported these remarks attributed to Christophe Galtier: “He then replied that I had to take into account the reality of the city and that indeed, we could not have so many blacks and Muslims in the team. » and « he informed me of his desire to change the team in depth, also specifying that he wanted to limit the number of Muslim players as much as possible ».
PSG are playing an important game in their title race on Saturday against Lens, their six-point runner-up. This new extra-sporting affair comes in full preparation for this meeting.