Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case, French court confirms - ESPN
A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.
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Morocco and PSG player Hakimi to stand trial on rape charge
PARIS, June 19 : Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is due to join the Morocco squad against Scotland later on Friday, said he faced trial on a rape charge and welcomed the opportunity to put across his point of view.
French court confirms Moroccan footballer Hakimi will stand trial for rape
VERSAILLES: A French appeals court on Friday confirmed Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial charged with raping a young woman. In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in the Val-De-Marne region southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her. The Paris Saint-Germain player and captain of the Moroccan national team, whose side are playing their second World Cup match on Friday against Scotland, has consistently denied the allegations.
Strugglers no more: Morocco fans brimming with pride at being part of World Cup elite
BOSTON, June 18 : For Morocco fans gathering in Boston on Thursday ahead of their team's next World Cup match, the days of the Atlas Lions being African strugglers are never coming back.
Ancelotti stays calm as Brazil seek fixes against Haiti
PHILADELPHIA, June 18 : Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti was not in panic mode after his side's World Cup campaign opened with a splutter, saying Friday's Group C meeting with Haiti was a chance to repair the flaws exposed in their 1-1 draw with Morocco.
Euphoria? No euphoria, but Morocco aiming for the final
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, June 18 : There is absolutely no euphoria among Morocco players following a World Cup opening draw against five-times champion Brazil but the team are aiming to go beyond their semi-final spot four years ago, midfielder Azzedine Ounahi said on Thursday.
After draw vs. Brazil, Morocco face Scotland as favorites
BOSTON, Massachusetts: Scotland have hit the ground running in the World Cup with an opening 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C and with their Tartan Army of fans winning hearts in Boston, but their return to the city on Saturday to face Morocco could dampen their spirits.
Scotland will revel as underdogs against Morocco, coach Clarke says
June 18 : Scotland will relish their role as underdogs in Friday's World Cup group game against Morocco who look even better now than in 2022 when they reached the semi-finals, coach Steve Clarke said.