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PSG, Morocco's Hakimi to stand trial in rape case
Key takeaways
- A French appeals court confirmed on Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.
- The defender, who is currently playing with Morocco at the World Cup after winning the Champions League for a second straight year with PSG, had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge.
- The decision was released just hours before Morocco take on Scotland in their Group C match.
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A French appeals court confirmed on Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.
The defender, who is currently playing with Morocco at the World Cup after winning the Champions League for a second straight year with PSG, had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge. That ruling followed recommendations from public prosecutors that Hakimi should face trial.
The decision was released just hours before Morocco take on Scotland in their Group C match. Morocco drew 1-1 with Brazil in their opening game.
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