Who is Hiba Abouk? Meet PSG superstar Achraf Hakimi's wife, who is hailed as one of the world's most beautiful actresses
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Achraf Hakimi is one of world football's best right-backs, but who is his other half? Hakimi's wife, Hiba Abouk, is a famous personality in her own right.
Hakimi is at the 2022 FIFA World Cup right now and is impressing everyone amid the Atlas Lions becoming the first African nation to make it to the semi-finals. The 24-year-old has made five appearances, scoring one goal, while also netting an iconic winning penalty in the shootout victory over Spain in the last 16.
Needless to say, the former Real Madrid man has been a standout performer for Walid Regragui's side. However, his wife, Hiba Abouk, may be unknown to some.
The couple met in 2018, while Hakimi was at Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. Abouk, 36, is an actress of Tunisian and Libyan descent, and like Hakimi, was born in Madrid.
The couple's wedding took place two years after meeting in 2020, by which time Abouk had already built a successful career for herself in acting. She starred in various TV series and the pair's relationship grew through a mutual sense of admiration and respect.
Abouk even featured on this October's Vogue Arabia magazine alongside her husband.
The early stages of their relationship involved a lot of traveling, as Hakimi was in Germany with Dortmund. The north African actress eventually relocated to the German city as their relationship blossomed.
The pair now reside together in Paris, where Hakimi plays for PSG and has won one Ligue 1 title.
Hakimi tells PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe he will see him soon ahead of their FIFA World Cup clash
Morocco take on France in the biggest match in the nation's history on Wednesday, 14 December. The 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final has the north Africans hoping to get past the reigning world champions.
Achraf Hakimi will come up against his close friend at PSG Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe has been in terrific form lately, scoring five goals in five appearances to stand as the tournament's current top goalscorer.
The friendship of the two stars will be put to a halt come Wednesday when they do battle for the chance to make the World Cup final.
Walid Regragui's men beat Portugal 1-0 to shock the world and clinch a semi-final spot. Meanwhile, Mbappe's France beat England 2-1 in their quarter-final to book their place against Morocco.
Hakimi posted on Twitter following Les Bleus' victory over the Three Lions, saying:
"See you soon my Friend! (Love heart) (Handshake) (Kylian Mbappe)."
🤝🏽 @KMbappeSee you soon my Friend ❤️🤝🏽 @KMbappe
Hakimi and co will head into the match as massive underdogs. But they have been stunning one team after another in their epic run, and France will have to be wary.