PSG coach Christophe Galtier feels hurt 'at the deepest levels' by accusations that he made racist comments

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said he feels hurt "at the deepest level" of his humanity by accusations that he made racist and anti-Muslim comments when he was in charge of French club Nice.

RMC Sport and other French media this week quoted a leaked email from former Nice director of football Julien Fournier to the club’s owners, in which he accused Galtier of saying there were too many Black and Muslim players in the squad.

"I am deeply shocked by the comments that have been attributed to me and that were relayed by certain people in an irresponsible way," the 56-year-old Galtier said Friday ahead of league leader PSG's home game against second-place Lens on Saturday. "They hurt me at the deepest level of my humanity. I was a child who grew up in council estates, brought up in a mixed environment (with) the values of sharing and respect for other people, whoever they are, (whatever) their origins, their color, their religion."

Galtier said he is taking legal action.

"I can’t accept that my name and my family’s name is tarnished in this way," he said. "I have therefore decided to file charges against anyone damaging my honor."

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Nice prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme said Friday a preliminary investigation has been opened into "discrimination on the grounds of alleged race or religion." He said it is being handled by Nice police with searches of the club's headquarters.

PSG head of communications Julien Maynard said "serious allegations" had been made against Galtier and that the club fully supports him.

RMC Sport said Fournier, who was at odds with