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| Achraf Hakimi to face trial after rape allegation |
Achraf Hakimi has confirmed that he is expected to stand trial following a rape allegation made against him in France.
A woman accused the Morocco international of sexually assaulting her at his home in Paris in 2023, when she was 24 years old. Hakimi has strongly denied the claim.
Authorities in Nanterre, located on the western outskirts of Paris, opened a preliminary investigation in March 2023 after the complaint was filed.
In a statement shared on social media platform X, Hakimi said that the mere presence of an accusation can now be enough to lead to a court proceeding. He described the situation as unfair both to those wrongly accused and to genuine victims, adding that he intends to face the process calmly and is confident that the trial will bring clarity.
His legal representative also confirmed that a trial has been ordered, stating that the defense is approaching the case with determination and is prepared to present its arguments in court. A hearing date has not yet been announced.
Hakimi continues to be involved with his club, Paris Saint-Germain, and was included in the squad for their upcoming European fixture against AS Monaco in the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League.
The 27-year-old defender, born in Spain but representing Morocco at international level, has made 194 appearances for the Paris-based side. During the previous campaign, he helped the club secure both the Champions League trophy and the Ligue 1 title.
Earlier this week, he was recognized at the The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in Paris, earning a place in the FIFPRO Men’s World Team of the Year.
On the international stage, Morocco are set to compete at the upcoming World Cup in North America, where they will face Scotland, Haiti, and Brazil during the tournament hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
