Achraf Hakimi is perhaps the most sought-after right back in the soccer world right now. From his blistering pace to immaculate tackles, Hakimi is an elite full-back. However, he finds himself in the middle of a massive controversy which can prove to be quite damaging to his career. Reports coming out from France, indicate that the soccer star is under investigation for r*pe.
The news was first reported by the French outlet, Le Parisien. According to them, a young woman took the initiative to report the matter to the French police on February 26. Although she did not lodge a complaint, the authorities have started investigating the matter on their own. Apparently, the incident itself, took place on February 25th, when Hakimi was all by himself at his residence.
Apparently, the Hakimi and the 24-year-old met first on Instagram. They first came to contact with each other on January 16. As per the report, Hakimi’s wife Hiba Abouk, and his childer are currently in Dubai on holiday. Hence, the Paris Saint-Germain star invited the young woman to his place and engaged in sexual activities without her consent. She apparently had to use her legs to get herself free from Achraf Hakimi.
Fans react to the r*pe charges against Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi is a high-profile player. His recent heroics with his national side, Morocco, saw the team reach its first-ever FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Not just that, he has also played for the German soccer club Borussia Dortmund and is currently a part of the PSG squad. He is also good friends with the PSG star Kylian Mbappe.
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Recently, he even got into the FIFA Pro XI, where Hakimi’s PSG teammate Lionel Messi was awarded the best men’s soccer player. Fans are in disbelief by the news as the reports have certainly caught them off-guard. However, there has been no official statement from Achraf Hakimi or PSG on the matter.
Here are some fan reactions on the matter
theyre all the same https://t.co/E751mUyWzO
— nav (@crocthirster) February 28, 2023
The clubs need to run a background check on players than medical tests when they signing them at this point.
— ً (@tsimiks) February 28, 2023
Disgusting. https://t.co/r0veILrbCJ
ffs when will these footballers learn? https://t.co/8iodQsLk4u
— Sān Benitō🃏 (@ADxKOLE) February 28, 2023
https://twitter.com/KingJeffFX/status/1630467806222319616?t=iwbCmPm1atzRCAvj9BkOow&s=08
https://twitter.com/jennyyXss/status/1630472373559345154?t=JV1P1z_a7igrjmyAeBU7Cg&s=08
I am in total not shocked at all https://t.co/ZKWDfpA6Y6
— Kev (@Kev_innit) February 28, 2023
this is a serious case as regardless of the truth someone was hurt here. i say we should all try to stay neutral until the facts are clear because swaying either way makes the situation worse for whoever the victim might be. hope that ultimately, justice is served
— BCC ✮ (@inblaugrana) February 27, 2023
Fans have seen several high-profile soccer stars get into similar troubles recently. Most notably, Manchester United star Mason Greenwood was under investigation for his alleged abuse of Harriet Robson, his then-girlfriend. Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy was also charged for similar reasons. But recently, a lot of those charges were dropped.
One thing that was common between both Mendy and Greenwood, was the fact that neither played for their club side since the accusations surfaced. Will Hakimi suffer a similar fate? Only time will tell.