PSG Women's Star In Police Custody On Allegations Of Hiring Men To Injure Her Own Teammate

PSG Women's Star In Police Custody On Allegations Of Hiring Men To Injure Her Own Teammate

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:51 PM
  • Amanita Diallo is in police custody over allegations of assault against her own team mate at Paris Saint Germain
  • The 26-year old is alleged to have hired two men to attack and injure summer signing Kheira Hamraoui
  • Kheira Hamraoui was allegedly attacked on Thursday, November 4, with the assailants aiming for her legs using an iron bar during the attack
  • Hamraoui, 31, competes for the same position in the PSG starting XI as Diallo

Paris Saint Germain Women's superstar Aminata Diallo is in police custody on sensational allegations of plotting an attack aimed at injuring her teammate Kheira Hamraoui.

Aminata Diallo
Aminata Diallo is in police custody on allegations of attempting to assault teammate Kheira Hamraoui to eliminate her from competition for the same position. Photo:Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG.
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Diallo and Hamraoui compete for the same position within the PSG starting XI.

Stunning reports claim Diallo, 26, hired two men to physically harm Hamraoui, 31, so she could take over her position in the team.

French outlet L'Equipe claims Hamraoui was dragged out of her car by two male assailants, who proceeded to strike her on the legs with punches and an iron bar.

Reports further suggest that she was travelling with two other teammates, including Diallo, at the time of the attack.

On Wednesday, November 10, Diallo was apprehended by police at her home and taken into custody, and Paris Saint Germain have since confirmed the shocking incident which occurred on Thursday, November 4.

"Paris Saint-Germain take note of Aminata Diallo's police custody this morning by the Versailles SRPJ as part of the proceedings initiated following an assault last Thursday evening against Club players," the statement reads.
"Paris Saint-Germain strongly condemns the violence committed. Since Thursday evening November 4, the Club has taken all the necessary measures to guarantee the health, well-being and safety of its players.

Hamraoui only joined the Parisians from the Barcelona women’s team in July, and has settled well in the side.

In contrast, Diallo has been with the club since 2016, but has been sent out on loan twice over the past year, earning her spells with Utah Royals and Atletico Madrid.

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