Versailles appeals court

Achraf Hakimi, a Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player, will face trial in a rape case confirmed by a French appeals court. He denies the charges, and the court found sufficient evidence after an investigation. The trial date has not yet been announced.

A French appeals court confirmed that Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi will face trial in a rape case. Hakimi denies the allegations, and his lawyer claims the case includes 'exculpatory elements' that would typically lead to dismissal. The plaintiff's lawyer expressed hope the trial would address sexual violence in football.