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Jack Rathborn

Morocco boss insists team ‘behind’ Achraf Hakimi amid rape case after boos at Scotland game

Morocco's Achraf Hakimi after the FIFA World Cup Group C match at the Boston Stadium - (PA)

Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi insists his team are “behind” captain Achraf Hakimi after a French appeals court confirmed that he will stand trial in a rape case.

Hakimi, who denies any wrongdoing, was booed by members of the Tartan Army during each touch of the ball during the 1-0 win for the African side at the World Cup 2026.

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