suspected of racism, Christophe Galtier files a complaint for defamation and death threat


PSG coach Christophe Galtier during a press conference, Friday April 14, 2023.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier, suspected of having made discriminatory remarks during his time at OGC Nice, filed a complaint on Friday April 21 for death threats and defamation against Julien Fournier and two journalists, said to AFP his lawyer Olivier Martin. These complaints target Julien Fournier, former football director of OGC Nice as well as the two journalists Daniel Riolo and Romain Molina for defamation and endangerment by disseminating information. Another for harassment and death threats against X was also filed, said the lawyer. A preliminary investigation has been opened by the Nice prosecutor’s office for suspicion of “ discrimination based on alleged race or religious affiliation and searches took place last Friday at the premises of OGC Nice.

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