Achraf Hakimi Breaks Silence As He Faces Sexual Assault Charge Amid World Cup With Morocco
- Achraf Hakimi has published a statement on his social media after his sexual assault charge was confirmed
- The charges are linked to an incident in 2023 when a lady filed a report with the police against the defender
- Hakimi's injunction to avoid a trial failed, and the prosecutors have determined that he should be charged
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Achraf Hakimi is set to face trial on sexual assault charges in France in the coming months, and has shared a reaction on his social media page.
The defender, who is currently at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Atlas Lions of Morocco, has other things to worry about after only one group game.
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According to GFFN, the case is linked to an incident on February 25, 2023, when a young lady went to the Nogent-sur-Marne police station to file a report.
The lady alleged that she was at the footballer’s home the previous day at 1.15 am, and that he had sexually assaulted her, which Hakimi denied.
In the summer of 2025, prosecutors wanted the PSG star to stand trial, but he appealed against this, with this appeal ultimately rejected.
The court ruled that there is enough basis for the Moroccan international to stand trial in a criminal court for sexual assault, which is set to begin in the coming months.
Hakimi reacts to sexual assault charge
Morocco national team captain Hakimi published a statement on his X handle, claiming he is a 'soft target' after it was confirmed that his appeal failed.
He strongly reiterated his innocence and confirmed that he had been waiting for this from the very first day with impatience, and wants to clear his name.
The translation of Hakimi's response is as follows:
“The Justice looked me right in the eyes and said: ‘If you weren’t famous, there wouldn’t be an affair,’” he wrote on X.
“I chose to keep quiet for years. I thought that remaining dignified, being patient, and trusting in justice would allow for the correct decisions to be taken.
“Now, a story that is not my own is being told to the detriment of my family, my life, and, most of all, to truth. I sometimes get the feeling of having become an easy target.
“I have been awaiting this process from the very first day, and now I await it with impatience. Finally, I will be able to speak.”
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According to Al Arabiya English, the allegations cost Hakimi his marriage after his ex-wife Hiba Abouk filed for divorce immediately it went public.
She also demanded about $11 million in settlement for their divorce, with a court proceeding currently ongoing on finalising every term of the separation.
Hakimi reacts to settlement claims
Legit.ng previously reported that Achraf Hakimi had spoken about the viral claims on social media that his wages are received in his mother's bank amid divorce settlement issues.
The news went viral on social media that he had no money to his name after his ex-wife demanded a settlement, with the defender outlining his mom's role in managing his cash.
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