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Morocco Coach Says Achraf Hakimi ‘Especially Relaxed’ Despite Rape Trial
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi praised Achraf Hakimi's play after a 1-0 win as French prosecutors confirmed he will face rape trial.
- On Friday, June 19, French prosecutors confirmed that Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain right back Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape after he lost an appeal to dismiss the case.
- Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi praised Hakimi's performance following Friday's 1-0 World Cup win over Scotland, calling him 'extraordinary' and 'relaxed' during the match.
- In a social media statement, Hakimi wrote, 'I've been waiting for this trial since day one,' expressing readiness to finally speak in his defense.
- Playing the full 90 minutes, the captain did not address the media after the match, while goalscorer Ismael Saibari declined to answer questions about Hakimi.
- Morocco closes the group stage against Haiti at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Atlanta, with the team representing 44 million Moroccans following the World Cup.
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