Achraf Hakimi, the 27-year-old defender for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is contesting a rape charge against him during a hearing at the Versailles appeals court, located west of Paris. The case stems from an incident in February 2023, when a 24-year-old woman accused Hakimi of rape after meeting him through Instagram. Following the accusation, Hakimi was formally charged and placed under judicial supervision. His lawyer, Fanny Colin, contends that the case is based solely on the woman's word, noting that she obstructed investigations by refusing medical examinations and not providing the names of key witnesses. If the court rejects Hakimi's appeal to dismiss the case, he will face trial on the charges at an undetermined date. Despite the legal issues, Hakimi is anticipated to participate in PSG's upcoming Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30, 2024, and is also expected to represent Morocco in the World Cup starting June 13, 2024, in New Jersey.