A court has rejected a Moroccan football star’s appeal for an injunction against prosecution, confirming that he will face trial on rape accusations. The PSG defender has denied the charges, stating that the case wouldn’t exist if he weren’t famous and expressing that he feels like an “easy target.”
In 2023, a 24-year-old woman alleged that she was touched without consent and raped by the player after meeting him on Instagram and visiting his home. Prosecutors requested Hakimi to stand trial in 2025, a decision upheld in February. Despite his appeal being unsuccessful, the trial is scheduled to proceed in the near future.
Prosecutors have sought a trial for Paris Saint-Germain football player Achraf Hakimi over rape allegations. The court’s approval of this request in February led to Hakimi’s unsuccessful appeal to halt the trial. The trial is now confirmed to move forward in the upcoming months.
Following the court’s decision, Hakimi shared his response on social media, expressing his anticipation for the trial. He emphasized feeling unfairly targeted and expressed readiness to finally present his side of the story.
Hakimi, currently participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the Morocco national team, awaits the upcoming trial proceedings.
