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Published on Oct 31, 2024 at 12:18 p.m. par
Abdel Maarous
LOSC: the absence of Christophe Galtier on the 80th anniversary poster creates controversy
The LOSC is preparing to celebrate its 80th anniversary on November 25. The club's initiative to pay tribute to key figures in its history encountered unexpected controversy. Christophe Galtier2021 French champion with the Mastiffs, expressed his disappointment at his absence on the commemoration visual.
A noticeable absence on the anniversary visual
The visual in question features the emblematic personalities of LOSC: legendary players like Eden Hazard and Jean Baratte, coaches and managers of Lille. It pays tribute to the memorable victories and inseparable figures of the club, from Michel Seydoux to Rudi Garcia via Olivier Létang. However, Christophe Galtier is absent from this montage. His absence, like that of other notable figures such as Claude Puel, immediately caused supporters and observers to react.
Galtier's reaction: a message between irony and disappointment
On his account LinkedInChristophe Galtier did not fail to share his surprise, even his dissatisfaction, at this omission. In a message full of irony, he congratulated LOSC on its anniversary while asking a clear question: “ Don't you think there's a person missing from this poster? » He subtly recalls his accomplishments: three seasons as a player (1987-1990) and four as a coach, with notable results (2nd, 4th and champion). His comment, although measured, reflects a real frustration at seeing himself excluded from a tribute.
Christophe Galtier: a pillar of the recent history of LOSC
Arriving at LOSC in 2017, Christophe Galtier quickly brought color back to a team in difficulty. Under his leadership, the club climbed the rankings until winning the title of French champion in 2021. This success was seen as one of the club's greatest achievements. Galtier has managed to compete with clubs like Paris Saint-Germain despite limited resources.
