Hakimi faces trial over rape charges after appeal dismissed, sending shockwaves through Morocco squad

Akrhaf Hakimi, a key right-back for both Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), will face trial over allegations of rape after the Versailles Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal against the indictment. The court upheld the prosecution's decision to proceed with the case, marking a critical legal juncture for the star player. Hakimi, who has consistently denied the allegations, now faces a high-stakes criminal trial that could have far-reaching consequences for his career and reputation.