PSG and Morocco soccer star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a r@pe case, French appeals court confirms

A French appeals court has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a r@pe case, lawyers told The Associated Press. The defender, who is currently playing with Morocco at the World Cup after winning the Champions League for a second straight year with PSG, had appealed a February decision by an investigative judge. That ruling followed recommendations from public prosecutors that Hakimi should face trial. The Versailles appeals courts decision was released just hours before Morocco takes on Scotland in their Group C match. Morocco drew 1-1 with Brazil in its opening game. Hakimi, one of the best right backs in the world, denies any wrong...