Achraf Hakimi to face trial for rape following French court ruling

The French Court of Cassation has finalized the decision to send Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi to trial over allegations of rape. This ruling marks the end of the player's legal efforts to overturn the indictment, which was previously upheld by the Versailles Court of Appeal in June 2026.

The case originated in February 2023, when a young woman filed a complaint accusing the 28-year-old Moroccan international of rape. Throughout the legal proceedings, Hakimi has consistently denied all allegations. Despite his defense team's attempts to challenge the referral to a criminal court, the nation's highest judicial authority has now confirmed that the proceedings must move forward.

Following the court's confirmation, the case will now proceed to a formal trial before a criminal court. Further details regarding specific court dates and the subsequent trial timeline are expected to be announced as the legal process continues in France.