Christophe Galtier is suspected of making discriminatory, racist and Islamophobic remarks during his year at the head of OGC Nice (2021-2022). A preliminary investigation was opened by the Nice prosecutor's office on suspicion of "discrimination based on alleged race or membership of a religion" The case arose in the context of Ramadan, a period during which Muslims are called to observe a period of fasting.
Some players of Muslim faith have asked for a match fix, while clubs require maximum competitiveness from their players.