Moroccan international and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in France over an alleged rape dating back to 2023, according to French judicial authorities.
The case stems from a complaint filed by a woman who accused the 27-year-old footballer of rape following an encounter at his home in the Paris region in February 2023. Hakimi has consistently denied the allegation, and his legal team has previously described the claims as unfounded.
French prosecutors have now referred the case to a criminal court, where judges will determine whether the charge proceeds to full trial. Under French law, such a referral indicates that investigators believe there is sufficient evidence for the matter to be examined in court, though it does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Hakimi, one of Morocco’s most prominent athletes and a key figure in the national team’s recent international successes, has continued playing for PSG throughout the investigation. The club has not announced any disciplinary action in relation to the case. A trial date has not yet been publicly confirmed.
