Investigation into rape case against Mbappé, footballer’s representatives react to the case

Stockholm : French football star Kylian Mbappe’s representatives have described as “false and irresponsible” Swedish media reports that he is being investigated for rape.

Without citing sources, several Swedish media have reported that Real Madrid star striker Mbappe is under investigation for rape. Following the report, Swedish prosecutors issued a brief statement Tuesday that a rape complaint had been received by police but did not name anyone.

The statement said, ‘According to the report, this incident took place on October 10, 2024 in a hotel in Stockholm.’ Mbappe’s media team said, ‘These allegations are absolutely false and irresponsible. Kylian Mbappe will not tolerate any harm to his reputation and honour. Mbappe also wrote on his official X account, ‘Fake news.’