Achraf Hakimi speaks out on rape allegation | OneFootball

Achraf Hakimi has been accused for many months of rape, with the Nanterre prosecutor's office requesting a trial in August despite inconsistencies that need clarification (particularly on the side of the accusation). On the show Clique on Canal+, the 26-year-old right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco opened up about this issue. It should be noted that a full version of the interview, covering other topics, is forthcoming.

Hakimi: "It hurts, especially for my family."

The most false thing written about you?

The rape case of the girl. For me, it's the worst thing that has happened to me. No one had ever caused me such harm. For me, it was difficult and it continues to be. Because when lies are written one after another, it hurts, especially for my family. Especially for my children.

My children are young, they don't know the Internet and can't read, but one day, they will read these kinds of things. And for me, seeing these lies written about their father is unpleasant. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Hakimi: "Thanks to the police work, we've made good progress."

On August 1, 2025, a trial was requested for this case, how did you take this news?

My lawyer talked to me about it and the people who work with me. But well, we knew it could happen. We are at peace. I know that what I was accused of is a lie. I know who I am. I know I did nothing and would never do that.

I have always been available to the police and even asked to speak to them, to give my version of the facts, to explain everything that happened. And whenever they need me... they also have my DNA.

I have always been available, unlike the person accusing me, who has not made things easy for those who needed it. Thanks to the police work, we've made good progress. Today, I am at peace. I am in good hands with my lawyer. Justice is doing its job, and we hope the truth will come out soon.

Hakimi: "This will help us in the process, so the truth comes to light."

A series of messages from the complainant was released in the press, sent to a friend, what can you say about it?

I wasn't even aware of these messages. My lawyer told me about them. The police and justice have done an incredible job. They found these messages, and when I read them, it was a big shock for me. But at the same time, it didn't surprise me that much.

Because as a footballer, I know I am exposed to these kinds of things. For me, reading these messages was hard. But I believe the police and justice are doing a good job. This will help us in the process, so the truth comes to light.

Does this happen often in the world of football?

We are exposed to many things. For example, girls approach us. Blackmail, in the world of football, many people want to take advantage of us. And if you are not well surrounded, it can cause these kinds of things. I have changed quite a few things and people. Now my close circle is so reduced that I no longer let anyone in.

Hakimi: "It's a deep wound."

What are the consequences, while, not for justice, for some you are presumed guilty?

The press talks about things they don't know. On a professional level, it affects me quite a bit, at the level of sponsors. But they have also tarnished my dignity, my image, my name, the one for which my family has sacrificed so much.

Because I know what it is, and what I am accused of is false. Being wrongly accused, I wouldn't wish it on anyone. It's a deep wound, for my family and my children. I wouldn't wish it on anyone, it's very hard.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.