The Nanterre Public Prosecutor's Office announced that football star Achraf Hakimi has been referred to trial on rape charges in France. In a post on the “X” platform, the Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan national team player confirmed that he had been referred to trial, denying the charge against him. While Paris Saint-Germain's coach, Luis Enrique, refused to comment on whether the trial of the team's vice-captain on rape charges would affect his position and role in the team.
Published on: 02/24/2026 - 15:24 Last updated: 02/25/2026 - 08:43
Football star Achraf Hakimi was referred to trial on Tuesday on charges of rape, according to what the Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan national team player announced in a post on his page on the X social media platform.
The Public Prosecutor in Nanterre (a suburb of Paris) confirmed on Tuesday that Hakimi’s case had been referred to trial. The Public Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation in 2023 after filing a rape charge against Hakimi.
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For his part, the Moroccan defender denied the accusation against him. He wrote on He added: "This is an injustice against innocent people as well as against the real victims. I await this trial, which will bring the truth to light, calmly."
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Luis Enrique refuses to comment
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique refused to comment on whether Hakimi's role as vice-captain and his role in the team in general would be affected by his trial on rape charges.
"Hakimi's case is a matter for the courts," Enrique told reporters in a press conference.
France 24/Reuters
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