Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan international and Paris Saint-Germain footballer, is contesting his referral to trial for rape on Friday morning before French justice, according to a source close to the case cited by AFP. The alleged incident dates back to February 2023.
The player's legal team is arguing against the decision to send him to trial, though specific grounds for the challenge have not been publicly detailed. The case has been under investigation by French authorities since the complaint was filed.
Hakimi, who has denied the allegations, continues to play for PSG and the Moroccan national team. The court's decision on the challenge is pending.
