France's Court of Cassation, the country's highest judicial authority, has confirmed the referral of Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi to trial on rape charges, according to court documents and reports from French media. The ruling upholds a decision by the Versailles Court of Appeal that had already confirmed the referral.
The case dates back to a complaint filed in 2023. Hakimi has consistently denied the allegations. The confirmation by the Court of Cassation means the case will now proceed to a trial before a criminal court, though no date has been set.
Hakimi, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain and a key player for the Moroccan national team, has continued to play professionally while the legal proceedings have unfolded. The Court of Cassation's decision is final and not subject to further appeal.
The footballer's legal team has not yet issued a public statement following the ruling. The trial will determine whether the charges are substantiated.
