Paris Saint-Germain defender and Moroccan national team captain Achraf Hakimi has confirmed he will stand trial following rape allegations dating back to 2023. The 27-year-old football star maintains his innocence against accusations made by a then-24-year-old woman who claims she was assaulted at his Paris residence.
The judicial process began in March 2023 when the Nanterre Public Prosecutor’s Office initiated a preliminary investigation into the serious allegations. While no trial date has been formally set, Hakimi took to social media platform X to express his position, stating: ‘Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a trial. 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 timing presents significant complications for both Hakimi’s club and international commitments. The defender remains eligible for selection and was included in PSG’s squad for their crucial Champions League knockout tie against Monaco. His professional achievements continue to accumulate, having recently been honored with inclusion in the Fifpro Men’s World Team of the Year at Monday’s Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in Paris.
Hakimi, born in Spain but representing Morocco internationally with 93 caps, has enjoyed tremendous success with PSG, making 194 appearances and securing both Champions League and Ligue 1 titles last season. His upcoming international duties include representing Morocco at the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada this summer, where they are scheduled to face Scotland, Haiti, and Brazil.