Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier and his son have been detained as a part of an investigation into racism allegations at one among his former golf equipment, Nice prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme advised The Associated Press.
Galtier and his son, John Valovic-Galtier, have been positioned in custody for questioning on Friday morning, Bonhomme stated.
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Galtier, who’s on his approach out at PSG however nonetheless beneath contract, denied accusations that he made racist and anti-Muslim feedback when he was accountable for French membership Nice when the scandal broke earlier this yr.
RMC Sport and different French media printed reviews quoting a leaked e-mail from former Nice director of soccer Julien Fournier to the membership’s house owners, through which he accused Galtier of claiming there have been too many Black and Muslim gamers within 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.
