In brief
France's football captain Kylian Mbappé has expressed disbelief at media reports linking him to an ongoing rape investigation in Sweden but remains unfazed, according to his lawyer, believing he has done nothing wrong.
French football sensation Kylian Mbappé is at the center of media speculation after reports emerged linking him to a rape investigation in Sweden. Swedish authorities confirmed an inquiry led by prosecutor Marina Chirakova regarding a suspected rape in Stockholm but have not named any individuals. Despite this, Swedish media suggests the allegations point towards an incident at a hotel where Mbappé stayed last Thursday. Mbappé, who dismissed the reports as "FAKE NEWS" to his millions of followers online, was in Stockholm last week, visiting culinary and nightlife spots. During police searches at the hotel he stayed, evidence was reportedly collected, including clothing. While the complainant’s lawyer remained tight-lipped due to legal reasons, Mbappé's legal team vehemently denied the claims, labeling them defamatory. They highlighted Mbappé's cautious lifestyle and prepared to file a counter-complaint. Meanwhile, Mbappé speculated these reports could be tied to his ongoing financial dispute with former club Paris Saint-Germain over alleged unpaid wages. The case heads to a French football league appeals committee, with a decision anticipated later this month.
