Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial in France after appeal rejected

🗓 20 Jun 2026, 05:01 AM 👁 1

Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France for alleged rape, as his appeal to halt the proceedings has been rejected by a court.

Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to face a trial in France concerning allegations of rape. A court has officially approved prosecutors' earlier request for Hakimi to stand trial, a decision that follows his failed attempt to appeal and halt the legal proceedings.

The legal process, which began with prosecutors seeking a trial in 2025, has now been confirmed by a court ruling in February. Hakimi's appeal against this decision has been unsuccessful, meaning the trial will proceed in the coming months.

Hakimi himself has reportedly expressed feeling like an "easy target" following these developments.