Philippe Montanier VALENTINE CHAPUIS / AFP
Like many Ligue 1 coaches, Toulouse and OL coaches Philippe Montanier and Laurent Blanc defended Christophe Galtier against the accusations of racism against him.
Philippe Montanier, coach of Toulouse, about Christophe Galtier, after the defeat of the TFC against Lyon 2-1 at the start of the 31st day of Ligue 1: “It’s not simple. I have the impression that it’s still more a + niço-niçoise + affair. I am not particularly close or friendly with Christophe, but I have been with him for 40 years and there has never been anything on this subject of racism. He said it well, an investigation will be opened and perhaps the mountain will give birth to a mouse again. What I wish him because all those who have been around him for many decades have never been able to see the slightest racist remark towards anyone. And I think on behalf of all the coaches of the French championship that I know. We are well placed in Toulouse with 18 nationalities. Football is multicultural, it’s a lot of diversity. We all grew up from a very young age with friends from Africa, North Africa, Yugoslavians, different religions… I would even say that football is rather a good example of diversity. As Christophe said, we have to let justice be done and we’ll see in the end. When you come across the subject, you are not kidding. It’s a storm, a hurricane».
Laurent Blanc, Lyon coach, on Christophe Galtier: “A little thought for him. When we are at Paris Saint Germain, we often have storms. You have to go slowly. I say this to you (journalists) as you go at 100 an hour. We’ll see what happens. Sincerely, whatever happens… I have known Christophe since the age of 18, we played together in the French junior team…»
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