French football phenom Kylian Mbappe has reportedly found himself in legal trouble in Sweden after being accused of a serious crime.
Swedish legal authorities are investigating claims of sexual assault against the striker. Although they confirmed that an investigation had been launched following a complaint, no names linked to the case have been disclosed. Police officials also refused to release further details, citing concerns about compromising the investigation.
Mbappe took to X (formerly Twitter) to dismiss these reports, declaring them “FAKE NEWS.”
FAKE NEWS !!!! ❌❌❌
Ça en devient tellement prévisible, veille d’audience comme par hasard 😉
https://t.co/nQN98mtyzR
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) October 14, 2024
“It’s becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance,” he wrote, referring to his ongoing dispute with his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), over unpaid wages.
Mbappe is currently involved in a legal battle with PSG, seeking €55 million in unpaid wages. His absence from France’s recent Nations League matches has been linked by his team to the timing of the report. His entourage hinted at the suspicious nature of the story’s release, given its proximity to an important hearing with the French league.
Mbappe’s representatives also released a statement, condemning the Swedish report as “completely false and irresponsible.” They stressed that legal action would be pursued to defend the Frenchman’s reputation and challenge what they described as repeated “defamatory treatment.”
The 25-year-old is currently absent from international duty as he recovers from a minor niggle ahead of his return to club football
