On Wednesday, it was learned that Lucas Hernandez and his wife, Victoria Triay, are accused by a Colombian family of “human trafficking and undeclared work.” This has unfortunately sparked numerous reactions. The 29-year-old defender for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team responded via a joint statement with his wife.
Hernandez: “We helped, supported, and believed them when they assured us they were in the process of regularizing their immigration status.”
“We opened our home and our lives to people who presented themselves as friends, who sought our kindness, and for whom we had genuine affection. These people shared our lives with respect and dignity. We helped, supported, and believed them when they assured us they were in the process of regularizing their immigration status. This trust has been betrayed.”
“Unfortunately, we are not the first to experience such a situation.” Like many others before us, we have been manipulated by emotionally charged narratives and false reassurances. We have never acted with malicious intent or in contempt of the law.
Hernandez: “We call for decency, restraint, and respect.”
“What makes this situation even more distressing is seeing an act of trust and humanity transformed into public attacks and accusations. This ordeal has been deeply painful for our family. This matter is now being handled through the appropriate legal channels, where facts—not narratives circulating on social media—have their place.
We call for decency, restraint, and respect. We will no longer participate in online speculation.”
It is clear that the situation is complex, and one should always be wary of accusations before passing judgment. It cannot be said that the defense of Hernandez and his wife is necessarily entirely true. However, she should be listened to. There is the right to defend oneself and the presumption of innocence.
Justice will take its course; the process must be respected. A degree of discretion is advised in the meantime. We’ll see the verdict. Until then, we hope the player won’t be too disturbed.
