Kylian Mbappe‘s recent experiences have been challenging. First, there was the issue with French national team due to an injury that became public.
Some even suggested he should lose captain’s armband, but that seemed to be resolved quietly. Now, a more serious issue has emerged from a PR standpoint.
Several Swedish media outlets reported that the Real Madrid forward among those suspected of raping a girl. However, the situation may not be as serious as some reports suggest. So, what really happened?
Mbappe and his team spent international break in Sweden. Real Madrid’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, gave the players a few days off, and Mbappe opted to visit Stockholm. He stayed there for a short period, but his trip took an unfortunate turn.
Soon after he left the hotel, reports surfaced about a girl being raped in one of the rooms. While Mbappe was mentioned as a potential suspect, there was no direct link to him—just that he was one of many people in the hotel at the time.
French media picked up on this news quickly. To everyone’s surprise, Mbappe himself responded right away. In a radio interview, he called reports “fake news” spread by PSG ahead of their upcoming legal battle. Mbappe is currently seeking €55 million in bonuses from his former club, and a court hearing is approaching.
How did France react?
Local media took Mbappe’s statement with a touch of humor. L’Équipe, a Parisian newspaper, teased him with the headline: “Mbappe blames PSG for everything.” Article humorously suggested that PSG is to blame for everything in Mbappe’s life, from penalty kicks to his absence from the national team to being in Sweden.
Sources close to PSG have expressed disappointment, calling Mbappe’s comments disgraceful, though they plan to ignore them to maintain the club’s image.
Internally, the club seems puzzled by why Mbappe thinks PSG is behind the false accusations. They feel confident that the court will rule in their favor, given the legal advantages they hold.
As for the rape allegations, Mbappe should not be too worried. His inclusion on the suspect list appears to be a standard formality.
