Swedish media has reported that an investigation has been initiated against Kylian Mbappé following allegations of assault during his recent two-day visit to Stockholm.
The French star, who joined Real Madrid on a five-year deal in June prior to the current season, has yet to receive a direct comment from the club regarding the allegations.
While Real Madrid has not officially addressed the situation, sources within the club, speaking anonymously, described the claims against Mbappé as potentially “the biggest fraud in sports history.”
Despite the serious nature of the allegations, the European champions appear to remain calm at this time.
As the investigation unfolds, all eyes will be on Mbappé and the implications it may have on his career and the club`s image.
Real Madrid is under scrutiny after allegations surfaced that the club removed Kylian Mbappé’s image from an Adidas promotional campaign.
Reports emerged last Tuesday, clarifying that the removal was due to a conflict with Mbappé`s boot sponsor, Nike, which is a rival of Adidas.
This explanation, however, has sparked debate on social media, as other athletes featured in the campaign, including Mbappé’s international teammate Eduardo Camavinga, are also affiliated with Nike.
The media frenzy surrounding the assault allegations against Mbappé intensified after his lawyer stated that the player was “shocked” by the investigation`s initiation.
On the same day, Mbappé participated in training with his Real Madrid teammates in Madrid, where the club continued to share his photos and videos on social media.
Despite discomfort in his thigh that kept him out of a recent UEFA Nations League match, Mbappé is expected to face Celta Vigo in La Liga this Saturday.
He had been excluded from the national squad by coach Didier Deschamps prior to the break, allowing him to travel to Stockholm with friends on 9 October.
As the investigation unfolds, the football community watches closely, balancing support for the player with the seriousness of the allegations against him.
Kylian Mbappé returned from Stockholm on October 11, where Swedish media reported that the World Cup-winning star had visited both a restaurant and a nightclub with friends.
Shortly after their departure, a woman reported to the police that she had been assaulted by Mbappé.
The investigation into these allegations was first reported by Swedish outlet Aftonbladet last Tuesday.
In response, Mbappé took to social media to label the news as "fake," asserting that the claims are linked to his ongoing legal battle with Paris Saint-Germain over outstanding payments.
He remarked on social media platform X that the situation was "entirely predictable" given the timing of the allegations.
A Swedish prosecutor confirmed that an investigation is underway regarding the assault allegations, though he did not specifically mention Mbappé’s name.
Mbappé`s lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, stated to AFP that her client remains "unworried," emphasizing that "he has done nothing wrong."
She also revealed that Mbappé expressed a desire not to remain silent amidst the situation, stating that no one wants to be humiliated or disgraced, which has prompted them to pursue a defamation claim.
As the investigation progresses, the football world remains on edge, watching how these serious allegations might impact Mbappé`s career and reputation.
