Achraf Hakimi Appears in Versailles Court on Rape Allegation

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan defender of Paris Saint-Germain, will appear before the instruction chamber of the Versailles Court of Appeal on Friday. The hearing comes a week before PSG's Champions League final against Arsenal. Hakimi faces a rape accusation, and his legal team intends to request a non-lieu from the court. The case is being examined by the instruction chamber, which will decide whether the investigation proceeds. The appearance is scheduled for this Friday, marking a new judicial step for the player. The timing coincides with PSG's preparation for the upcoming European final. No further details of the allegations have been disclosed publicly. The court proceedings are expected to remain confidential until a decision is reached. Paris Saint-Germain has not commented on the legal matter, and Hakimi remains listed as a squad member ahead of the final. The club's focus remains on the match against Arsenal. The court's decision on the request for a non-lieu will determine the next phase of the investigation. If granted, the case could be closed without trial; otherwise it may continue. The outcome will be closely watched by both legal observers and football fans as the Champions League final approaches.