Kylian Mbappe dismisses Stockholm claims as "fake news"
The French footballer Kylian Mbappe is suspected of rape at the Bank Hotel in Stockholm, reported the newspaper Expressen. The police and prosecutor's office are not providing information on this matter. Mbappe himself claims he is a victim of "fake news".
Information about the initiation of an investigation into the alleged rape in Stockholm was provided on Monday by the newspaper Aftonbladet. In this article, the name of another Real Madrid footballer also appeared, who was allegedly in Stockholm at the time the crime took place.
The French player strongly protested, claiming he was a victim of "fake news".
"FAKE NEWS !!!! This is becoming so predictable, the eve of a hearing by coincidence," wrote Mbappe on Platform X, linking the Aftonbladet article with the hearing planned for Tuesday before the French Football League (FLP) commission regarding a financial dispute between him and Paris Saint-Germain.
Crime in "central Stockholm"
According to Aftonbladet, Mbappe was in a restaurant, "Chez Jolie", in Stockholm with a group of people on Thursday evening and later went to a club called "V", where they met up with others.
According to the complaint, which Aftonbladet reportedly reviewed, the alleged rape took place on Thursday evening in "central Stockholm".
"The police took up the complaint on Saturday after the woman had sought medical treatment," added Aftonbladet.
Mbappe suspected?
On Tuesday, the Swedish newspaper Expressen reported directly that Mbappe is suspected of rape, which he allegedly committed at the Bank Hotel. The footballer and his friends supposedly stayed at this hotel during their time in Stockholm.
According to Expressen, the police reportedly secured clothing items from the hotel as evidence: underwear, black trousers, and a black top.
The prosecutor's office and police only confirm that an investigation into the rape is being conducted. They refuse to provide any additional information.
"Slanderous rumours"
The matter began to gain publicity on social media. In response, the player's entourage issued a statement in which reports from the Swedish press were called "slanderous rumours" and announced that "all necessary legal actions will be taken to re-establish the truth and pursue any person or media involved in the moral harassment and defamatory treatment that Kylian Mbappé is suffering repeatedly".
"This is not good news for the French team.Everyone is free to write what they want, but there is a negative atmosphere [in the squad]," lamented coach Didier Deschamps on Monday evening after the 2-1 victory over Belgium in the Nations League match in Brussels.
The hearing before the LFP commission is also set for Tuesday regarding the financial dispute between Mbappe and his former club, Paris Saint-Germain. The Real Madrid striker claims 55 million euros in unpaid salaries and bonuses.
Recently, the media also criticised Mbappe for missing national team matches. The player returned to play for Real Madrid after a break due to a thigh muscle injury, but Deschamps did not select him for the October Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium. The "Les Bleus" coaching staff argued that they wanted to give the player time to return to optimal condition.
