French soccer star Kylian Mbappé's representatives have denied reports in Swedish media alleging that he is the subject of a rape investigation in Sweden. Several Swedish media outlets reported that a rape claim had been made against the Real Madrid striker following a visit to Stockholm last week. Swedish prosecutors confirmed that a rape had been reported to the police, but did not disclose any suspect's name or details of the incident.
The incident was reported to have taken place on October 10, 2024, at a hotel in central Stockholm. Prosecutor Marina Chirakova, leading the investigation, declined to provide further information, stating that she could not confirm the identity of any suspect at this stage.
Mbappé's communications team strongly refuted the allegations, labeling them as false and irresponsible. They emphasized that Mbappé would not tolerate his reputation being tarnished by baseless accusations. The soccer star himself took to social media to denounce the reports as 'FAKE NEWS!!!!' and linked to a French article discussing the Swedish claims.
Swedish media had previously reported on Mbappé's visit to Stockholm, sharing images of him and his entourage. Mbappé had been excused from international duty due to a minor thigh injury during the period when the alleged incident took place. He recently transferred to Real Madrid after a successful stint at Paris Saint-Germain.
During a legal hearing in Paris related to a dispute over unpaid wages with PSG, Mbappé's lawyers refrained from commenting on the Swedish reports. Lawyer Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard expressed bewilderment at the situation, highlighting that the complaint's details were unclear and emphasizing that a complaint alone does not establish guilt.
The situation remains fluid as investigations continue, with Mbappé and his legal team vehemently denying the allegations and expressing their commitment to defending his integrity and honor.
