Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan international and Paris-Saint Germain defender, has denied the rape allegations against him. According to Spanish outlet Marca, the 23-year-old has confidence in his innocence. French news outlet Le Parisien reported on Monday that French police have launched an investigation into the player, following a report made by a woman at a police station.

Despite the woman’s refusal to file an official complaint, France’s public prosecution has taken on the case to investigate it further. The plaintiff, who is 23 years old, told the police station in Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne) that she had been raped by the 23-year-old right-back, in an incident that dates back to January 16.

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Hakimi was alone at the time of the alleged incident, based on social media posts that showed his wife and two children on vacation in Dubai. PSG has expressed support for Hakimi in the ongoing case, and a source within the club emphasized that the French club promotes respect both on and off the pitch.