Ahmed Yasir Al-Mohammadi’s Trial: A Qatari Footballer Accused of Rape

Yesterday, Ahmed Yasir Al-Mohammadi, a Qatari football player, stood trial at the Abdin Criminal Court in Cairo, accused of raping an English girl in Qatar. The player, dressed in black and wearing a mask, was led to the dock by security forces.

Secret Session

The trial session was marked by moments of sobbing and tension as Al-Mohammadi appeared behind the cage. His defense team requested a secret session due to the sensitivity of the case, which was granted by the judge. The court has postponed the next session to October 2.

Al-Mohammadi’s Confession

During the investigation, Al-Mohammadi confessed to the charges against him, revealing startling details. He claimed that the alleged victim, Eleanor, had given her consent to the relationship. However, the prosecution argued that the intercourse was non-consensual.

Meeting on Instagram

Al-Mohammadi met Eleanor on Instagram, where he had a public account. He invited her to his birthday party in Qatar, which she attended. He described her as having “yellow hair” and being “sweet.”

Shisha, Alcohol, and Sexual Relations

Al-Mohammadi claimed that he and Eleanor had consensual intercourse after his birthday party. However, he acknowledged that shisha, alcohol, and sexual relations are forbidden in Qatar.

Denial of Rape Allegations

Al-Mohammadi denied the rape allegations, stating that the relationship was consensual. He claimed that he was charged with assaulting Eleanor and was imprisoned for a month. He has filed an appeal against the five-year sentence for alcohol and rape charges.