Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi, playing for Paris Saint-Germain, will stand trial in a French criminal court following a decision by the Versailles Court of Appeal. The court upheld a previous decision to refer the case to the regional criminal court, rejecting an appeal filed by Hakimi’s defense team seeking to halt proceedings. The case stems from allegations of sexual assault made against the player earlier this year. Investigators deemed the evidence presented sufficient to proceed with a trial. Details of the allegations have not been widely publicized, but the decision marks a significant step forward in the legal process. Hakimi maintains his innocence, and the trial date has not yet been set. This development follows months of investigation and legal maneuvering.