Kylian Mbappe 'Investigated for Rape' in Sweden, France Football Team and Real Madrid Star Refutes Report as 'Fake News'
The 25-year-old missed France football team's wins over Israel and Belgium with manager Didier Deschamps excluded him from the team to help him recover from injury. The star forward has sustained an injury to his thigh during Real Madrid's match against Alaves in La Liga 2024-25, which the Los Blancos won 3-2.
Kylian Mbappe has made the news, however this time being for reasons not related to football. The Real Madrid star came under the scanner after he sat out of France's victory over Israel in the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 due to a thigh injury and later, was spotted at a nightclub. Now, reports have emerged from Sweden that the forward is being investigated for rape. Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported of Mbappe visiting a nightclub with friends on October 10 while also mentioning the incident of an alleged rape. However, Kylian Mbappe was named the suspect of this rape case, which reportedly took place at the Stockholm City Centre, by a report from Expressen. The report also added that the Real Madrid forward was being investigated by the police for suspected rape and sexual assault. 'Injured' Kylian Mbappe Spotted in Nightclub During France's UEFA Nations League 2024 Match Against Israel; Coach, Teammates Show Support to Striker.
However, the French star hit back hard against these allegations. In a post on 'X', Kylian Mbappe shared the report and termed it as 'Fake News'. The 25-year-old further went on to state that there was a connection between the timing of this report and the hearing on his dispute with PSG over unpaid wages, which is set to take place on Tuesday (October 15). Kylian Mbappe’s 55 Million Euro Claim Against PSG To Convene Before CoA on Tuesday: Report.
Kylian Mbappe Dismisses Rape Allegations as 'Fake News'
These allegations were also denied by the France football star's entourage in a statement to the Agence-France Presse (AFP). France national football team head coach Didier Deschamps too shared his reactions to the report, stating that there is a 'negative atmosphere' in the French team. Les Bleus defeated Belgium 2-1 on October 15 to move to the second spot in UEFA Nations League 2024-25 A Group 2 behind Italy, who have a point more. A Randal Kolo Muani brace helped the former world champions register a big win, despite playing with only 10 men after Aurelien Tchouameni was sent off in the 76th minute.
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