PSG investigating Christophe Galtier for alleged Islamophobia and racist comments

Published 15:09 12 Apr 2023 BST

Updated 15:10 12 Apr 2023 BST

Callum Boyle

PSG investigating Christophe Galtier for alleged Islamophobia and racist comments

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The accusations date back to last season

Paris Saint-Germain Boss Christophe Galtier is being investigated by the club following alleged claims of racism.

The accusations date back to last season when Galtier was managing OGC Nice.

In an email leaked by French football reporter Romain Molina via RMC Sport on Tuesday night, Nice's former director of football, Julien Fournier, made a series of allegations against the 56-year-old.

According to Fournier, Galtier reportedly claimed his team had "too many black and Muslim players" as well as asking his Muslim players not to observe the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Galtier also allegedly turned down the opportunity to sign one player after expressing concerns about his religion.

As a result of the allegations PSG, who claim to have no prior knowledge to the reports, have now begun an internal investigation to avoid any legal issues arising in the future.

PSG are reportedly considering Galtier's future at the end of the season already after the Ligue 1 side failed to advance past the last 16 stage in the Champions League this season.

In a recent 2-0 win against Nice, fans of his former side unfurled a banner which insulted Galtier's 83-year-old mother, to which he responded by sarcastically applauding those in the Parc des Princes.