Achraf Hakimi is to face trial for rape, the Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender confirmed via a social media post on Tuesday, going on to deny 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 innocent as it is to the genuine victims. I calmly await this trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly.“
The Nanterre prosecutor’s office had opened an investigation in 2023 after an allegation of rape was made against the 27-year-old. The prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday that Hakimi’s case had been sent to trial.
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PSG face Monaco on Wednesday in the return leg of their Champions League playoff tie. Last week’s first leg at Stade Louis II ended in a 3-2 victory for the reigning European champions. Hakimi was in the initial PSG squad list published last Tuesday.
