Achraf Hakimi’s appearance on French television took an unexpected and hilarious turn this weekend, leaving the Paris Saint-Germain star and the studio audience in stitches.
The Moroccan defender was a guest on the popular Canal+ show “J+1” following PSG’s 2-0 victory over Marseille in Le Classique. The win, secured by second-half goals from Vitinha and Gonçalo Ramos, solidified the Parisians’ position at the top of Ligue 1.
During the light-hearted interview, the show’s hosts surprised Hakimi with a gift. As he unwrapped the present live on air, he discovered it was a framed, autographed shirt from his international teammate and close friend, Yassine Bounou. The Morocco and Al Hilal goalkeeper had personally signed the jersey with a message for Hakimi.
The inscription, which was revealed on camera, read: “To my brother Achraf, the best right-back in the world… after Jesus Navas!” The playful dig at Hakimi, comparing him to the veteran Spanish full-back, caused an immediate reaction.
Hakimi burst into uncontrollable laughter upon reading the note, clutching the framed shirt as the studio erupted. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans delighted by the friendly banter between the two Moroccan stars.
The incident provided a cheerful postscript to a successful weekend for Hakimi, who played the full 90 minutes in the crucial victory over his team’s historic rivals.
