French officials probe rape accusation against PSG's Hakimi

French prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into a rape accusation against Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, a judicial official said on Monday.

investigation is being led by prosecutor's office in Paris suburb of Nanterre, official said.

official would t provide details about accusation or comment on media reports about what allegedly happened. official was t authorized to be publicly named speaking about an ongoing investigation.

PSG officials did t respond to requests for comment, and Hakimi has t publicly responded to accusation.

Spain-born Hakimi, a right back and star of Morocco's history-making team at World Cup, appeared on st at FIFA Awards in Paris on Monday evening. He was hored as part of player-voted men's World XI. He was greeted by brief, loud applause when audience was asked to “Welcome Achraf Hakimi.” Hakimi did t play in PSG's victory over Marseille on Sunday because of thigh problems.