French prosecutors seek trial for PSG's Achraf Hakimi over rape allegation

French authorities are pushing for Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial over allegations of rape stemming from an incident in 2023. Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has consistently denied the accusation.

On Friday, the prosecutor's office in Nanterre confirmed it had submitted a formal request for the case to proceed to criminal court in the Hauts-de-Seine region.

"It is now up to the investigating magistrate to make a decision within the framework of his order," the office said in a statement to Agence France-Presse (AFP).

The final call on whether the case advances to trial lies with the investigating judge, who is expected to review the evidence and determine the next steps in the legal process.