Legal and Media Responses
, the French soccer star, is reported to be under investigation for rape by Swedish police, following a visit to . However, he and his representatives have vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as "fake news" and "slanderous".
Swedish prosecutors confirmed a probe into a crime reported on October 10 in central Stockholm, but have not named any suspects. The media reports suggest Mbappé is the suspect, basing this on "reasonable suspicion".
Mbappé's Claims and Legal Actions
Mbappé claims the timing of the media reports is suspiciously close to a hearing regarding his dispute with Paris Saint-Germain over unpaid wages, accusing the media of orchestrating a "methodical destruction" of his image.
His legal team and entourage have stated that they will take all necessary legal actions to protect Mbappé's integrity and reputation, emphasizing the unfounded nature of the allegations.