Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will go on trial after a woman accused him of raping her at his home in Paris in 2023. She was 24 at the time. Hakimi denies the allegations.
The public prosecutor’s office in Nanterre, a suburb of western Paris, started an investigation in March 2023. Hakimi wrote on X, “Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial. This is as unfair to the innocent as it is to genuine victims. I calmly await this trial so the truth can come out.”
Lawyer Confirms Trial
Hakimi’s lawyer confirmed that a trial has been officially ordered. He said, “We await this trial with determination so that justice may be served.” No date has been set yet. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office has not commented further.
Hakimi’s Career Highlights
Born in Spain but playing for Morocco, Hakimi has made 194 appearances for Paris St-Germain. He helped PSG win Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season.
Despite the ongoing case, he is included in PSG’s squad for their upcoming Champions League second-leg match against Monaco. Hakimi was recently named in the FIFPro Men’s World Team of the Year at the Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris.
Looking Ahead to the World Cup
Hakimi will also represent Morocco at the World Cup this summer. Morocco will play Scotland, Haiti, and Brazil in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
