Source:REUTERS/CATHERINE STEENKESTE
[Saba Sports News] French Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi recently faced a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her. The news attracted widespread attention after it surfaced. Recently, Hakimi’s former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappé took to social media to express support for his former teammate. Mbappé stated that Hakimi has always shown respect toward women and behaves properly, and he does not believe Hakimi would commit the crime he’s accused of. He also fully agrees with Hakimi’s description of the events that night, saying the interactions were voluntary and did not involve the circumstances alleged.
I think Mbappé’s willingness to come forward stems partly from his own experiences, as he too has faced similar unfounded accusations in the past and was ultimately cleared, which helps him understand the pressure and difficulties Hakimi is currently facing. In the football world, when such negative incidents occur, many people choose to stay away or stay silent; Mbappé directly testifying in court is quite rare, and it has left many impressed by the depth of the duo’s friendship.