PSG coach Galtier in police custody over racism allegations

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier and his son have been detained as a part of an investigation into racism allegations at one in every of his former golf equipment, Nice prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme instructed The Associated Press.

Galtier and his son, John Valovic-Galtier, have been positioned in custody for questioning Friday morning, Bonhomme stated.

Galtier, who’s on his manner out at PSG however nonetheless below contract, denied accusations that he made racist and anti-Muslim feedback whereas he was in cost of French membership Nice when the scandal broke earlier this 12 months.

RMC Sport and different French media revealed studies quoting a leaked email from former Nice director of soccer Julien Fournier to the membership’s house owners, in which he accused Galtier of claiming there have been too many Black and Muslim gamers in the squad.

In an announcement launched by his lawyer to French media, Galtier stated he was “stunned to learn of the insulting and defamatory” report and stated he would take unspecified authorized actions.