PSG's Achraf Hakimi Investigated Over Allegations of Rape #AchrafHakimi #PSG #SexualAssault #SportsCulture #Accountability

 

French prosecutors are investigating Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) footballer Achraf Hakimi over allegations of rape. The Moroccan international, who joined PSG from Inter Milan last summer, has denied the accusations.

The allegations were made by a woman who claims to have been raped by Hakimi at a Parisian hotel in November 2022. The woman reported the incident to the police shortly after it occurred, and an investigation was launched.

Hakimi has not been charged with any crime, and his lawyers have released a statement saying that he "categorically denies" the allegations. PSG has also issued a statement saying that it is "monitoring the situation closely" and that it "condemns all forms of violence, discrimination, and harassment."

The allegations against Hakimi have sparked a debate about the culture of sexual assault in professional sports and the need for better safeguards to protect athletes and others from abuse. Several high-profile cases of sexual assault and harassment in sports have been reported in recent years, leading to calls for greater accountability and transparency.

Efforts are being made to address these issues, including through education and training programs for athletes and coaches, and increased support for victims of sexual assault and harassment. However, experts say that more needs to be done to create a culture of respect and safety in sports and to hold those who commit sexual offences accountable for their actions.