BBC Headlines • June 19, 2026 10:28

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

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French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

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A French appeals court confirmed that Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023, which he denies.

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