PSG manager Christophe Galtier reveals banner about his 83-year-old mother provoked FURIOUS reaction to Nice fans

• Nice fans unveiled insulting banner
• French coach provoked by their actions
• Expressed his anger post-match

WHAT HAPPENED? Galtier made a return to the south of France on Saturday night as PSG travelled to Nice, with the Parisians running out 2-0 winners. He was met with a hostile atmosphere and Nice ultras unveiled a banner insulting his mother during the game. After full-time, Galtier took to the pitch and engaged in a heated discussion with Jean-Claire Todibo, who he allegedly clashed with while still Nice manager, and reportedly said to him: "JC! Did you see the banner? Imagine if they did that to you.” He then approached the Nice fans and seemed to sarcastically applaud them before leaving the pitch.

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WHAT THEY SAID: Understandably, Galtier was furious after the match. He told one broadcaster: “I went over to thank them for that wonderful welcome." In his post-match press conference, he added: “Why did I react like that? Did you see [the banner]?! Did you read it?! Did you hear?! My mother is 83 years old, she’s recovering from cancer. Full stop. The work I did last season is the reason those people can watch European matches. Whatever people think, it’s the work we did last season, along with what Didier [Digard] has done, which means there are still European matches in Nice.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Galtier took charge of Nice for one season, guiding them to a Coupe de France final and a fifth-place finish in Ligue 1, which qualified them for a Europa Conference League play-off. They have subsequently excelled in Europe this season and next face Basel in the Conference League quarter-finals.

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WHAT NEXT FOR PSG & GALTIER? PSG face Lens next in Ligue 1 as they look to stretch their lead at the top of the table to nine points. Lens currently sit second and victory would be a major stepping stone to retaining the title for the Parisians.