Tue Oct 15 08:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Mbappe Denies Rape Accusation in Sweden, Calls Report “Fake News”

**Stockholm, Sweden** – French football star Kylian Mbappe has vehemently denied allegations of rape following a report in the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, calling the accusations “fake news” and “slanderous rumors.” Mbappe, currently playing for Real Madrid, claims the report is linked to his ongoing dispute with his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, over unpaid wages.

The Aftonbladet report alleged that a rape occurred in Stockholm city center on Saturday, citing a formal complaint filed with police. The newspaper claimed the complaint was made after the alleged victim sought medical attention but did not name the accused.

A prosecutor investigating the accusation confirmed to AFP that a probe is underway but declined to give further details. Swedish police also refused to comment, stating that providing information could complicate the investigation.

Mbappe, who spent Thursday and Friday in the Swedish capital, claims the report is a deliberate attempt to harm his reputation on the eve of a hearing with the French league committee regarding his dispute with PSG. He is seeking €55 million (around $60 million) in unpaid wages from the club.

Mbappe’s entourage has issued a statement condemning the Aftonbladet report, calling it “completely false and irresponsible.” The statement also threatened legal action against the newspaper and anyone involved in “moral harassment and defamatory treatment.”

While Mbappe alleges a link between the report and his financial dispute with PSG, a source close to the club has dismissed the connection.

The incident highlights the dangers of social media and the rapid spread of unverified information, particularly regarding sensitive issues like sexual assault.

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