Le Parisien has responded to Christophe Galtier former clubs in response to allegations of racism made against him in an email from last year that was attributed to an ex-Nice director. Holy person Étienne co-president Roland Romeyer excuses any idea that Galtier could have biased perspectives (“I’m heartbroken? Racist Christophe Galtier? What is this absurdity?”). Moreover, he says the mentor had never offered a solitary bigoted comment in his eight years there.
He says that the coach was worried about the players’ health on a scorching Ramadan training day in Évian. He explains that Galtier brought in an Imam from Saint-Étienne to clarify to the observing players that they could break their fast during intense physical activity. Galtier was worried that the players would have heart problems. He adds that the player’s religion was never discussed during the transfer process. According to the primary concern, he was possibly losing a large number of players simultaneously to AFCON obligation in January.
Christophe Galtier’s former teams defend manager amid racism allegations.
According to an email last night by journalist Romain Molina and later confirmed by RMC’s Daniel Riolo, former Nice director Julien Fournier allegedly accused then-manager Christophe Galtiteam’smaking racist and Islamophobic remarks, specifically regarding the team’s ethnic composition and the topic of fasting during Ramadan. According to the source, Galtier ensured that the medical staff was watching over the players at Lille who were fasting Ramadan. Regarding how he managed his team, Galtier tried to avoid bringing in too didn’t players of the same nationality to keep the team balanced. He also didn’t discriminate based on race, religion, or skin color. Le Parisien added that he occasionally allowed Muslim players to leave Friday video sessions early to attend players at Nice.
Galtier has denied the allegations “in the strongest terms” in a statement provided to AFP by his attorney. In contrast, Fournier, who left the club in the summer, has denied being responsible for the contents of the email. Galtier has denied the allegations “in the strongest terms” in a statement provided to AFP by his attorney. In contrast, Fournier, who left the club in the summer, has denied being responsible for the contents of the email. Moreover, Galtier has denied the allegations “in the strongest terms” in a statement provided to AFP by his attorney. In contrast, Fournier, who left the club in the summer, has denied being responsible for the contents of the email.
