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Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi rallied behind captain Achraf Hakimi following hostile crowd reactions during a World Cup victory over Scotland, as a French court ordered the Paris Saint-Germain defender to stand trial on rape charges.
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi faces legal proceedings over allegations involving a woman in the Paris region in 2023, charges he categorically denies. Morocco's national team coach has expressed confidence the player will maintain his composure and focus.
A French appeals court has ordered Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi to stand trial over rape allegations. The court's decision marks a significant development in the criminal case against the football star.