Morocco football captain Achraf Hakimi is set to face trial in France after an appeals court confirmed that the rape case against him will proceed.
The case dates back to an allegation made in 2023 by a woman who accused the Paris Saint-Germain defender of rape.
French authorities launched an investigation, and Hakimi was later placed under judicial proceedings.
Hakimi has repeatedly denied the allegation, maintaining that he is innocent and saying he welcomes the opportunity to present his side in court.
His legal team has argued that the case has unfairly affected his reputation because of his status as a high-profile footballer.The French court ruled that there was enough evidence for the matter to move forward to trial, though a date for the hearing has not yet been announced.The development comes as Hakimi continues to represent Morocco on the international stage, with the football world closely watching the outcome of the legal proceedings.
