Recently, Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi was linked with a rape allegation made in France. However, the footballer’s legal representatives were quick to deny the claim and went a step further to mobilize their effort in clearing his name. While Hakimi maintains his innocence and awaits further investigation by the French police, there has been resounding support towards him by his team and a host of prominent players. This is seen as a positive sign of solidarity towards a powerhouse member of the professional football community, who represents millions of fans both on and off the pitch.
The Nanterre prosecutor’s office located in a suburban area of Paris has taken on the investigation involving footballer Achraf Hakimi. This comes after he was accused of an alleged false declarations for the purpose of obtaining social benefits contrary to the law. Though no further details have been released, Hakimi’s lawyer, Fanny Colin, spoke out Tuesday claiming her client did not do anything wrong and is willing to cooperate with the judicial inquiry. It appears as though this out burst is the first response from someone close to him as they try to clear his name of any wrong doing. Whether or not Achraf Hakimi’s innocence can be proven remains to be seen as this probe continues with legal action in effect.
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) are yet to comment on the incident involving their defender Achraf Hakimi, with the police report being filed mere hours before he was seen attending the prestigious FIFA’s The Best award ceremony. However, according to French media reports, the incident allegedly occurred in his home in Boulogne area of Paris on Saturday. The exact nature of what happened has not been ascertained as of now, and it remains to be seen if authorities proceed further into this matter after getting to the bottom of events that unfolded at Hakimi’s house. How PSG deal with this situation could potentially define their season and set precedence for allegations against their players in the future.
