Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France accused of rape after losing a bid to have the case thrown out on Friday.
The 27-year-old, who played for Morocco in their victory over Scotland on Friday, had tried to have the rape charge dismissed, but his challenge was rejected by the Court of Appeal of Versailles.
In a statement, shared with The Athletic, the court found on Friday — more than three years after the initial charge — that there is “sufficient evidence” to proceed to a full trial.
Hakimi, who won a second Champions League title with Paris Saint-Germain last month, denies any wrongdoing.
No date has yet been given for the trial, which will take place in the criminal court in France’s Hauts-de-Seine department, to the west of Paris.
