Paris-Saint Germain defender and Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi denied rape claims against him, stating that he is “confident of his innocence,” Spanish outlet Marca reported.
The player affirmed that the rape accusations are “totally false,” the outlet added.
French news outlet Le Parisien reported that French police opened an investigation into the player, following a report made by a woman at a police station.
The woman herself refused to file an official complaint, yet France’s public prosecution decided to take on the case and investigate it regardless.
The 23-year-old girl reportedly told the police station in Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne) that she had been raped by the 24-year-old right-back, in an incident that dates back to January 16.
She revealed that they started talking on Instagram and met for the first time in person on Saturday at the athlete’s home.
Once at his house, the plaintiff reported that the footballer attempted to rape her before she was able to kick him and break free, texting a friend to pick her up once she escaped.
Meanwhile, Le Parisien indicated that Hakimi was alone at the time of the incident, based on social media posts that showed his wife and two children on vacation in Dubai.
The Moroccan footballer is married to Spanish actress Hiba Abouk, with whom he has two sons.
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