PSG boss Christophe Galtier ‘shocked’ by racism allegations

Paris Saint-Germain supervisor Christophe Galtier mentioned he was “extremely shocked” by the racism allegations made towards him this week and introduced that he was taking authorized motion towards the individuals who made the claims.

Earlier this week, studies quoted a leaked e-mail from Nice’s former director of soccer Julien Fournier to the membership’s house owners, wherein he accused Galtier of claiming there have been too many Black and Muslim gamers within the squad.

Speaking in his Friday information convention, Galtier defiantly denied the claims and mentioned he’ll try to clear his identify.

“I have been extremely shocked by the allegations that some people have irresponsibly made and relayed,” Galtier mentioned whereas studying a written assertion. “These allegations hurt me in the deepest part of my being.

“I’m a toddler who grew up in a council property, in a melting pot with values of sharing and respect for others, no matter their origins or faith. All my life and profession has been guided by the the wellbeing and sharing with others.

“I cannot accept that my name and my family could be tarnished in this way. So I have decided to take legal action against anyone damaging my reputation. I trust our legal system and I also welcome the start of a legal proceeding this morning with serenity. I will not make anymore comments on this matter.”

Before the beginning of the information convention, PSG, through a press release learn by their director of communications, backed their supervisor and requested for justice to be accomplished.

Asked if he felt he was the sufferer of a vendetta, he mentioned: “I cannot answer this question” earlier than leaving.

Galtier, through his lawyer, is suing Fournier in addition to two French journalists who leaked the emails written by Fournier to Sir Dave Brailsford, the top of Sport at Ineos, the corporate who owns Nice.

Meanwhile Nice’s public prosecutor confirmed on Friday that an investigation had been opened following the allegation primarily based on racial and spiritual discrimination.

ESPN was informed that police carried out searches on the Nice coaching floor and on the membership’s places of work on Friday morning.

PSG will look to increase their lead on the high of the desk after they host Lens on Saturday on the Parc des Princes with solely six factors separating the 2 sides.

Galtier added he did not deal with the incident with the PSG squad and his focus was on the sport.

“It was a tough week to prepare for this game,” he mentioned. “But I went into work mode and focus on the preparations for the game. I didn’t address the incident with my players but they gave me the best response with their full commitment at training.”