Galtier denies allegations of racism

2023-04-13 09:18

Galtier denies allegations of racism


According to media reports, Paris Saint-Germain coach Galthi was accused of saying in an email that the team should not have too many black and Muslims when he was coaching another Ligue 1 team, Nice . Paris Saint-Germain has launched an internal investigation into the matter, but Galti also strongly denies the allegation of racial discrimination.


Earlier reports pointed out that Galtier was accused of making inappropriate remarks against black and Muslims during the 2021/22 season coaching Nice. According to an email leaked by former Nice personnel, Galti pointed out that the team cannot have too many black and Muslim players. Another source pointed out that Galti also asked Muslims not to fast during Ramadan.


Paris Saint-Germain's fan organization also issued a statement afterwards stating that if Galthi's racial discrimination is true, then the organization will ask Galthi to resign. "If the allegations against him are substantiated, it would be unacceptable for this person to remain in the club's organizational structure, and we have always opposed all forms of discrimination," the fan group said.


Galti and family receive death threats


In response to the allegations of racial discrimination, Galti also strongly denied these allegations through a statement issued by his lawyer, and even said that he was shocked by the allegations and planned to take legal action on the matter.


Paris Saint-Germain will face Lens at the Parc des Princes in the 31st round of the Ligue 1 match. If there is no accident, Galti will mostly attend the pre-match press conference.


On the other hand, since the news of the suspected racial discrimination was spread, Galti and his family have received more than 5,000 messages and emails, including death threats. Therefore, Paris Saint-Germain has protected Galti and his family.


In addition, when Mbappe attended a charity event recently, he was also asked by the media about Galti's suspected racial discrimination, and Mbappe's smile disappeared slowly, and then the people who traveled with Mbappe Also directly interrupt the media interview.