Accused of rape! Ashraf: This is slander and rumor! Some girls will come to the scene if they want to blackmail

Previously, the procuratorate filed a public prosecution against Paris player Ashraf, who was suspected of raping a young woman at his residence near Paris in February 2023. Ashraf responded to the allegations in an interview, saying he had a "clear conscience" and talked about the impact of the incident on his personal life and career.

What impact did this rape allegation have on you?

This is the worst thing I've ever experienced. It has been very difficult for me and it is still the case. Because when one lie after another is written, the harm is huge, especially for my family. My kids are still very young and they don’t know how to surf the internet or read. But one day, they will read these things. It felt so bad to me to see these lies about their father being written. I really don't want anyone to go through this.

I know their accusations are rumors. I know who I am, I know I did nothing wrong and would never do that kind of thing. I have been cooperating with the police investigation and I even took the initiative to ask for a dialogue with them and state my version of facts. They also have my DNA. I have always been fully cooperating with them, unlike the one who accused me, she has not facilitated those who need to investigate. Thanks to the efforts of the police, we have made good progress. Today, I feel very calm inside. We hope the truth can be revealed as soon as possible.

How do you view the content of text messages between the plaintiff and his friends disclosed in the media?

The police and the judiciary work is excellent. They found that information and I was shocked when I read them. But at the same time, I wasn't that surprised because as a football player, I was easily encountering such things. It's hard to read that information, but I believe the police and the judiciary have done a good job, which will help the whole process and let the truth be revealed to the world.

Has this experience changed your lifestyle as a football player?

This incident confirms that football players do face many risks. For example, some girls will take the initiative to approach us, and there are things like blackmail. In the football world, many people want to take advantage of us. This can happen if you don’t have a good team around you. After this incident, I changed a lot of things and alienated many people. Now, my core circle has become very small and I no longer let anyone enter easily.

The media is always talking about things they don't understand at all. At the work level, this incident has had a great impact on me and has also affected my sponsors... but they have also tarnished my image and my reputation, which was obtained by my family's great sacrifices. They have defiled my dignity because I know what the truth is, and those accusations are false. This was a profound trauma for my family and my children.