Summary
- He wrote: “Justice looked into my eyes and told me: if you were not famous, there would never have been a case.” The Paris Saint-Germain defender said he had remained silent for years believing that patience and trust in the judicial system would lead to the right outcome.
- I believed that maintaining dignity, being patient and trusting the judicial system would lead to the right decision.” According to the Morocco captain, a story that is not his own is being told about him and the price is being paid by his family, his life and, in his words, the truth itself.
- He further stated: “Today, a story is being told that is not mine.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has spoken out after a French court rejected his appeal against rape allegations brought against him.
The 27-year-old footballer is accused of allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman at his home in Paris in 2023 leading to a formal investigation.
In February 2026, an investigating judge ordered that Hakimi stand trial. According to French media reports, his recent appeal seeking to have the case dismissed has now been rejected.
Following the court’s decision, Hakimi shared a cryptic message on social media.
He wrote:
“Justice looked into my eyes and told me: if you were not famous, there would never have been a case.”
The Paris Saint-Germain defender said he had remained silent for years believing that patience and trust in the judicial system would lead to the right outcome.
He added:
“I chose to remain silent for years. I believed that maintaining dignity, being patient and trusting the judicial system would lead to the right decision.”
According to the Morocco captain, a story that is not his own is being told about him and the price is being paid by his family, his life and, in his words, the truth itself. He said that at times he feels he has become an easy target.
He further stated:
“Today, a story is being told that is not mine. My family, my life, and above all the truth are paying the price. Sometimes I feel that I have become an easy target.”
Hakimi concluded by saying:
“I have been waiting for this trial since the very first day. And now I am ready for it. At last, I will be able to tell my side of the story.”
It is worth noting that all of Morocco’s group-stage matches are scheduled to be played in the United States. If the team advances to the knockout rounds, Hakimi could face restrictions on entering Canada or Mexico for matches there.
In a related case, Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey who is facing similar allegations has reportedly also been barred from entering Canada. He is appearing in court over rape and sexual assault allegations made by four different women between 2020 and 2022 and has denied all charges.
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