Achraf Hakimi's Appeal Rejected, Criminal Trial to Follow

Versailles Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that Achraf Hakimi's appeal against the rape charge was dismissed. The decision means a criminal case will be opened in the coming months. reported that the trial is expected to be scheduled in the coming months.

A 24‑year‑old woman claims she was raped by Hakimi in his Paris apartment in 2023 after they met on Instagram. Hakimi has consistently denied the allegation and his lawyers challenged the credibility of the claim. The right‑back, who is contracted to Paris Saint-Germain, is the subject of the complaint.

If found guilty, Hakimi faces a possible prison sentence. The court noted sufficient evidence to proceed with prosecution.

Hakimi posted on X that justice looked him in the eye and suggested his fame influenced the case. He added that a story being told is not his, and he looks forward to finally speaking.

Hakimi said his attention remains on Morocco's World Cup campaign, where the Atlas Lions drew their opening match against Brazil. Their group also includes Scotland and Haiti.