Christophe Galtier counter-attacks.
Accused of discriminatory and racist remarks during his time at OGC Nice by Julien Fournier, former director of football, the PSG coach will initiate legal proceedings.
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was able to discuss with his lawyer, Me Olivier Martin, who specifies that three complaints will be filed.
They target Julien Fournier, as well as journalists Daniel Riolo and Romain Molina, for defamation.
A complaint against X for harassment and death threats is also under consideration.
Close protection
After contesting “firmly” on Wednesday the facts with which he is accused, Christophe Galtier therefore seems determined to move up a gear.
PSG has also placed its coach and his family under close protection.
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Starting point of the affair, a video published Tuesday evening by the independent journalist Romain Molina, in which he reveals the content of an email sent by Julien Fournier, then sports director of the club, to Dave Brailsford, director of football of Ineos, the owner of OGC Nice.
Fournier accuses the current Paris-SG coach of racist remarks.
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You've built a team of scum, there are only blacks and half your team is at the mosque on Friday afternoons,"
Galtier reportedly said.
Since then, several personalities who have rubbed shoulders with Christophe Galtier in recent years have given him their support, including Burak Yilmaz, José Fonte and Mevlut Erding.