Achraf Hakimi turns to the French Supreme Court after being accused of rape.

Achraf Hakimi, captain of the Moroccan national team and star of Paris Saint-Germain, has just launched a new chapter in one of the most high-profile legal cases in international football by appealing to the French Supreme Court, following the confirmation of his trial for alleged rape. This decision comes at a time when Hakimi is leading Morocco in their campaign for the 2026 World Cup, remaining in the spotlight both on and off the pitch.

The Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed on June 19 that the 27-year-old Moroccan international will be tried in a criminal court following a rape allegation made by a woman in 2023 — an accusation that Hakimi has always vehemently denied. Hours after learning of the decision, the right-back took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to state: “I have been waiting for this trial since day one.” Despite the media pressure, Hakimi’s lawyer chose not to comment on the new appeal to the Court of Cassation, the highest judicial authority in France for civil and criminal matters.

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The case dates back to February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint with the Val-de-Marne police, located southeast of Paris, accusing Hakimi of raping her. The complainant reported that she met the player in January 2023 through Instagram and that she traveled to the athlete’s home in a taxi supposedly ordered by him. According to a police source cited at the time, the woman stated that Hakimi kissed her, touched her without consent, and committed the act of rape. All procedural developments have been favorable to the complainant’s position. The lawyer for the alleged victim, Rachel-Flore Pardo, emphasized: “All decisions made in this case have been in favor of the complainant. She will fight until the end to achieve justice.”

This process is causing shockwaves not only in the French and Moroccan football worlds but also among fans of Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan national team. The impact is further amplified by the fact that Hakimi is currently competing internationally, being one of the key figures for Morocco in the World Cup qualifiers. This situation raises delicate questions about the participation of players involved in serious legal proceedings and how clubs, federations, and sponsors should respond to such cases, especially when they involve high-profile athletes.

Hakimi, who still enjoys the support of a large legion of fans, continues to deny all allegations and has placed his trust in the French judicial system to clear his name. Nevertheless, media and social pressure is mounting, with heated debates on social media about the presumption of innocence, the impact on the player’s career, and PSG’s stance, which has yet to make an official statement regarding the international’s future.

With the appeal now submitted to the Court of Cassation, the next step will be the technical analysis of the case, which could take months. If the French Supreme Court decides to uphold the lower court’s ruling, Hakimi will indeed be tried in a criminal court, a scenario that could shake not only his career but also the Moroccan national team’s preparations for the World Cup. On the other hand, if the decision is overturned, the player could find himself exonerated without the need for a trial.

At present, uncertainty looms over the sporting and personal future of Achraf Hakimi. A potential conviction would have devastating consequences for his career and public image, while an acquittal could bolster his status as a global star. For now, the case is set to continue dominating the sports and judicial news, with all eyes on the outcome of the French justice system.

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