A 27-year-old Frenchman, sentenced Thursday to three months in prison for throwing a projectile during the 2025 AFCON final, will appeal. His lawyer denounces a harsh verdict delivered without material evidence.
In PSG’s 3-2 victory over Monaco, Achraf Hakimi delivered a mixed performance. Put under pressure at the start of the match, the Moroccan full-back bounced back by scoring and initiating the move that led to the Parisian side’s winning goal.
Captain for the night and back in the starting eleven after his suspension, Achraf Hakimi experienced a mixed evening at Roazhon Park, reflecting a PSG side that was unsettled before being beaten (3-1) by Rennes. The Parisians conceded two goals before briefly reigniting the match, then were punished late on.
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has established himself as one of the financial and sporting pillars of Paris Saint-Germain. The right-back would be earning around 1.1 million euros per month gross, placing him on the third step of the club’s salary podium.
Targeted by criticism deemed premature after two below-par performances since his return, Achraf Hakimi is paying the price for total commitment during the CAN. Between a rushed recovery from injury and mental decompression, the Parisian full-back needs time to rebuild.
The victory of Paris Saint-Germain on the lawn of Racing Club de Strasbourg (2-1), Sunday evening at the Meinau, did not eclipse the criticism aimed at the performance of Achraf Hakimi. For his first start in Ligue 1 since November 1, the Moroccan full-back delivered a performance deemed insufficient by almost all of the specialized press, who agree on a complicated evening.
Paris Saint-Germain has made Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi its priority despite pressure from Chelsea and Arsenal. At the same time, the 18-year-old midfielder should choose to represent Morocco, declining the calls from the French national team.
Achraf Hakimi has just experienced a week rich in emotions and contrasts. Fresh off being named African Player of the Year at a ceremony in Rabat, the Paris Saint-Germain fullback finds himself at the center of new speculation about his future, fueled by an ambiguous statement from his entourage about his formative club.
Achraf Hakimi may not participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. The Moroccan international from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was injured against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, jeopardizing his chances of taking part in the continental tournament.
The verdict is in for Achraf Hakimi , and it confirms Morocco’s fears. The day after his injury during the Champions League match against Bayern Munich, the medical diagnosis specifies the nature of his ankle injury and the duration of his unavailability.
The Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich was marked by a serious incident on Tuesday, November 4. Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi was forced to leave the field just before half-time, victim of a dangerous tackle, raising serious concerns less than two months before the Africa Cup of Nations.
Once again, Achraf Hakimi has shown why he is one of the best full-backs in the world. With a decisive brace in Paris Saint-Germain’s 0-3 victory over Brest, the Moroccan defender has won over the French and international press.