The Moroccan player, Achraf Hakimiwill be tried in France as alleged perpetrator of rapeThis was confirmed by an appeals court after rejecting an appeal to prevent the Moroccan from being tried for a complaint filed in 2023.
Hakimi would have found out that he would be tried a few hours before playing their match against Scotland during the 2026 World Cup, which they won 1-0.
The Moroccan player expressed himself on social networks after learning that He would be judged for this case, through a message on social network X.
“I feel like I’m an easy target“was Hakimi’s reaction on social networks.
Furthermore, the player stated that “eagerly awaits the trial” given that “will finally be able to speak“of the facts of which he is accused.
“I have chosen to remain silent for years. I thought that remaining dignified, having patience and trusting in justice would allow good decisions will be made,” said the Moroccan player.
Hakimi denied the facts after being accused in 2023, while his lawyer, Fanny Colin, said that, like Hakimi He is a public figure, “he is not being treated like any other defendant.”
“He impatiently awaits his trial to be able to explain this false accusation against him. has a lot to tell“Hakimi’s defense said.
The player’s defense can appeal the decision to the Supreme Court of France, but lawyer Colin did not detail whether she will do so or not.
If not, Hakimi will have to sit in the dock in court of the criminal department of Altos del Sena.
The case dates back to 2023, when a young woman accused him of rape. According to the complaint, The woman arrived in February of that year at the footballer’s home in the town of Boulogne-Billancourt.on the outskirts of Paris, after exchanging several messages on social networks.
The complaint indicates that the player had touched the young woman without consent, but Hakimi has denied it, stating that only “mutual hugs and consensual kisses” occurred.