[Saba Sports News] According to French media reports, a source close to Achraf Hakimi’s alleged rape case revealed that Hakimi has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court. Hakimi has been charged with rape, and the court upheld the original ruling on June 19. The Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed that Hakimi will stand trial before the Criminal Court on the rape allegations. He has denied the accusation ever since the proceedings began and consistently insists the rape charges are “unfounded”. Back in February this year, he appealed against the investigating judge’s decision to send him to trial over the rape charges. Despite the gravity of the allegations, the footballer told reporters in the mixed zone on Wednesday that he is currently “in a very good place both personally and professionally”. “I’m feeling really well. I’m surrounded by great people who help me focus on what truly matters,” he said.
The editor believes that this is in fact the most pivotal moment of Achraf Hakimi’s career. I also hope Hakimi can maintain this form for as long as possible throughout the World Cup.