Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier to stand trial in racism probe

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN
AP Sports Writer

A French prosecutor says Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has been summoned to stand trial in December as part of an investigation into racism allegations at his former club Nice. Galtier and his son, John Valovic-Galtier, were placed in custody for questioning on Friday morning. After his son was released without charge during the day, Galtier was referred to the public prosecutor’s office. He will stand trial in Nice on Dec. 15 on charges of psychological harassment and discrimination. If found guilty, Galtier risks a maximum sentence of three years in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros ($49,000). The 56-year-old Galtier has denied accusations that he made racist and anti-Muslim comments two years ago when he was in charge of Nice.