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Football

Hakimi to face trial after France’s highest court rejects appeal

Source: Punch Nigeria · 23 Sep 2026, 17:22 UTC
Hakimi to face trial after France’s highest court rejects appeal
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over a rape allegation after France’s highest court rejected his final appeal. The ruling clears the way for proceedings, according to Punch Nigeria, although the supplied report does not provide a trial date or further details about the case.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over a rape allegation after France’s highest court rejected his final appeal, Punch Nigeria reported. The court’s decision clears the way for proceedings against the footballer. The supplied report does not state when the trial will begin, where it will be held or what evidence will be presented.

It also does not provide further details about the allegation or indicate how Hakimi responded to the latest ruling. The case remains an allegation, and the court’s decision concerns whether proceedings can go ahead. No further information about the next legal steps was included in the source material.

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