The Slimani-Gastien affair, which broke out on Sunday during the Brest victory at Clermont (1-3), is probably just beginning. During this Ligue 1 match, the Algerian striker from Stade Brestois explained to the fourth referee that he had been called a “dirty Arab”, before clarifying his remarks to journalists after the match. “It’s serious to be called a ‘dirty bitch’. I’m proud to be a native, I’m proud to be Algerian. I think it’s serious to hear that again, ”said Islam Slimani, who was then targeting Clermont captain Johan Gastien.
If the latter immediately denied having made such remarks, the Brest club reacted by publishing a press release on Monday to request an investigation into these suspicions of racist insults denounced by his player.
“I feel affected in my integrity as a man”
“The club has always condemned all forms of discrimination or racism and cannot accept such abuses. Stade Brestois is now at the disposal of the authorities and asks the disciplinary committee to shed light on these facts.
For its part, Clermont had also split of a press release the day before to join forces with Johan Gastien, who “formally denies having made the remarks reported by Islam Slimani”. “I could never have believed that one day I would be accused of such remarks. I feel deeply damaged in my integrity as a man after such accusations. This in no way corresponds to my values and my education, ”confided then Johan Gastien.