Achraf Hakimi is to face trial for rape, the Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender confirmed by way of a social media publish on Tuesday, occurring to disclaim the allegation.
“Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial, even though I deny it and everything proves it’s false,” wrote Hakimi. “This is as unjust to the harmless as it’s to the real victims. I calmly await this trial, which is able to enable the reality to come back out publicly.“
The Nanterre prosecutor’s workplace had opened an investigation in 2023 after an allegation of rape was made in opposition to the 27-year-old. The prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday that Hakimi’s case had been despatched to trial.
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PSG face Monaco on Wednesday within the return leg of their Champions League playoff tie. Last week’s first leg at Stade Louis II led to a 3-2 victory for the reigning European champions. Hakimi was within the preliminary PSG squad listing printed final Tuesday.
