PSG coach Christophe Galtier to stand trial
PSG coach Christophe Galtier to stand trial for alleged psychological harassment and racial discrimination
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Christophe Galtier is to stand trial in Nice, France, over allegations of psychological harassment and racial discrimination, according to the public prosecutor involved in the case.
Xavier Bonhomme, the prosecutor for the judicial court in Nice, tweeted a photo of the office’s press release relating to the matter on Friday. The trial is set for December 15.
The prosecutor’s press release noted that his office opened a preliminary investigation into Galtier and his son, John Valovic, following press reports in April that Galtier allegedly made statements that there were too many Black and Muslim players on the team.
According to the press release, as a result of searches and interviews, Galtier and Valovic were placed in police custody on Friday and had hearings with the investigators. Prosecutors say the two men have denied the offenses.
Prosecutors in Nice say that the preliminary investigation involved interviews with Nice players during Galtier’s tenure, as well as directors and staff members at the club.
Valovic was not charged and was released following the hearings as he had no official role at Nice.
PSG coach Christophe Galtier to stand trial for alleged psychological harassment and racial discrimination Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Christophe Galtier is to stand trial in Nice, France, over allegations of psychological harassment and racial discrimination, according to the public prosecutor involved in the case. Xavier Bonhomme, the prosecutor for the judicial court in Nice, tweeted a photo of the office’s…