The France and Real Madrid superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is being investigated in a rape case, according to reports by the Swedish newspaper Expressen.
Rape Investigation and Accusation
Incident: Local Stockholm police launched an investigation over a rape accusation regarding an incident that occurred in the Swedish capital. No one has been named yet in connection with this case. Still, Expressen reports identified the accused as Mbappé, the 25-year-old French football player who committed the offense while visiting the Swedish capital.
Mbappe Said Fake News
MBappe, who has not been called up for the recent France matches in the Nations League, outrightly denied the claims as “fake news.” His entourage has since condemned the accusations as “completely false and irresponsible” and vowed to take legal action against parties responsible for spreading them.
Timing of the Accusations
The timing of the accusations has raised eyebrows since they coincided with a PSG-affiliated court hearing. The player is currently embroiled in a dispute with the French champions to collect an allegedly still-existing €55 million in unpaid wages.
Impact on the French National Team
According to France coach Didier Deschamps, “That is not a good thing for the national team.” The news created a lousy atmosphere around the French side as they are set to prepare for the UEFA Nations League.
Battle in the Courtroom with PSG
Apart from the rape allegations against him, Mbappé is also embroiled in a legal battle with PSG after he agreed to meet before the Ligue de Football Professionnel’s appeal committee to discuss the unpaid wages dispute.
As investigations into the rape allegations against him continue, Mbappé’s lawyers would seek to prove his innocence and protect his reputation. This situation will surely be a tell-tale scar for both the player and the sport of soccer.
