The last couple of days have been something of a roller coaster for Achraf Hakimi. Hakimi attended the FIFA Best Award 2022, where he was inducted into the FIFA FIPRO Men’s Best XI of 2022. However, Hakimi’s achievement was overshadowed by the recent rape allegations filed against him. Thus, Hakimi’s award amidst the recent controversies has sparked a heated debate amongst soccer fans.
According to Le Parisien, a young woman has accused PSG star Achraf Hakimi of r*pe and sexual assault. The woman went to the French police last weekend where she filed a case against Hakimi. Although Le Parisien reported that the woman didn’t want to file a complaint against Hakimi but simply wanted to make a statement that she was raped.
The sources reported that the woman has been in contact with Hakimi since January 16. However, it was not until last Saturday that the woman visited Hakimi’s residence in an Uber paid for by Hakimi. It was in Hakimi’s residence that the alleged rape took place. As per the reports, the Moroccan full-back attempted to kiss the woman on her mouth despite several protests from her.
Achraf Hakimi is under investigation for rape. A young woman went to the police station this weekend, where she said she was raped by the PSG player and the prosecution took up the case despite the woman’s refusal to file a complaint. 🇲🇦 [@le_Parisien] pic.twitter.com/V9X0MkQ0W0
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) February 27, 2023
Hakimi further tried to lift the woman’s dress and kiss her on the breasts. After managing to flee Hakimi’s residence, the woman informed her friend who arrived to help her. Currently, the woman’s identity would not be revealed to avoid a biased investigation into the incident. Hakimi, who is married to Spanish actress Hiba Abouk and is father to two children, is yet to comment on these accusations.
Fans react to Achraf Hakimi winning FIFA award amidst r*pe allegations
Achraf Hakimi winning the FIFA award just a day after being accused of rape has sent soccer fans into a frenzy. While many fans have bashed Hakimi’s selection for the award, some fans have also come to support the 2022 World Cup 2022 semifinalist. One fan stated, “He’s not a rapist for now. You can’t arrest someone just with accusations.”
Here’s a series of Twitter reactions from fans:
he’s not a rapist for now. U can’t arrest someone just with accusations
— Red and White ™ (@Winner0051) February 27, 2023
Innocent till proven guilty
— ricj27 (@SiakamRobbed) February 28, 2023
Accused man, nothing is confirmed and you’ve already given your judgement. Let the police investigate properly then we’d know where to place him
— Kevin🇨🇦🇱🇺 (@mcfckevin) February 27, 2023
Irdgaf. I stand with the victim not the potential rapist.
— ella (@haalandsmnace) February 27, 2023
bc its an accusation. I think everyone should be quiet until the truth comes out
— maryam🇲🇦 (@m4ryoumy) February 28, 2023
Achraf Hakimi is not the only soccer star who has been accused of rape in recent times. Former Barcelona star Dani Alves was recently convicted and put in jail after he was accused of rape and sexual assault. Manchester United star Mason Greenwood was also accused of rape last year by his girlfriend and was temporarily suspended from the club. However, most recently, Greenwood was acquitted of all charges.