The defender of the French team and the Moroccan team was officially accused of raping a 24-year-old girl, as reported by the French public prosecutor this Friday. Faced with the complaint, PSG showed their position.
Achrafi Hakimiplayer the Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and star the Moroccan team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, was reported last Saturday for rape. According to La Parisen newspaper, the 24-year-old accused the footballer of a sexual assault that took place at Hakimi’s home in Boulonge-Billancourt, west of Paris. On Thursday 2nd, the right-back was interrogated by police and released. However, this Friday, March 3, the Moroccan defender was formally charged and subjected to an official investigation, according to the Nanterre prosecutor.
On the other hand, Hakimi’s defense attorney, attorney Fanny Colin, has denied the allegation and He pointed out that the Spanish-born player had been “the object of an attempted blackmail”.. He also explained that the indictment gives the player the opportunity to defend himself and maintain the presumption of innocence. Meanwhile, the site is blocked from contacting the victim.
Amid the investigation, PSG expressed their support for the player. “The club supports the player who firmly denies the allegations and trusts the judiciary. Paris Saint-Germain are an institution that encourages respect on and off the pitch.”the team spokesman told CNN last Wednesday.
The complainant has chosen to keep her identity confidential and her lawyer stated: “My client maintains all statements. He has decided to express himself exclusively in court and does not wish to mediate in this matter, in particular for the sake of his safety,” Rachel Pardo told France Presse.
According to Le Parisien, Hakimi and the 24-year-old met on Instagram in January. Before PSG’s game against Marseille, the woman drove to the player’s house in a vehicle he paid for. The winger did not take part in this meeting of the French club due to injury.
PSG next game
Led by Messi, Mbappé and Neymar, the team meets Nantes in Ligue 1 this Saturday, March 4. The game will be played in the Parc des Princes.