Kylian Mbappe: Rape allegations – Carlo Ancelotti leaves the issue uncommented
Kylian Mbappe is facing rape allegations. The Real Madrid superstar denies these. All developments on the issue in the news ticker.
Kylian Mbappe is currently on everyone’s lips – but not for positive reasons.
The Real Madrid superstar, who took a short trip to Sweden during the international break, is facing serious allegations.
As the Stockholm public prosecutor’s office has officially announced, a rape case is currently being investigated. According to Swedish media, the accused is said to be Mbappe. The incident occurred last Thursday (October 10th), and the allegations were first reported on Monday (October 14th).
The captain of the French national team denies everything and has already announced a lawsuit for defamation. ran summarizes the current developments on the issue in the news ticker.
Carlo Ancelotti does not want to comment on rape allegations against Mbappe
At the press conference before the league match against Celta Vigo (on Saturday from 9 p.m. in the live ticker), Real coach Carlo Ancelotti did not have much to say on the subject when asked about it.
“I am not here to comment on speculation. I concentrate on the work they do. I do not pay attention to the rumors that are circulating outside. I see the player every day, he works very well, is happy and content. I see no signs that he is affected by this,” said the Italian on Friday afternoon.
Stockholm public prosecutor confirms investigation into possible rape case
The public prosecutor in Stockholm has confirmed media reports that there are investigations into a possible rape case.
“Following media reports about an alleged rape in Stockholm, the public prosecutor can confirm that a report of rape has been received by the police,” it said. The name of the suspect was not mentioned, however.
Rented a separate party room? Media bring to light alleged details of Mbappe’s party night
As the English “Daily Mail” reports, Mbappe celebrated with Bundesliga professional Nordi Mukiele (on loan to Bayer Leverkusen) in the exclusive “V” nightclub. Guests were asked to put their cell phones in envelopes when entering.
As the Swedish newspaper “Expressen” reports, Mbappe specially rented the “ping pong room”. He is said to have celebrated there with around 30 people, most of them women. The alleged rape is said to have taken place afterwards in the “Bank” hotel.
As the “BBC” reports, the hotel was inspected by officials on Monday and clothing was confiscated as evidence.
According to the French media “Le Parisien”, Mbappe had a sexual relationship with a woman in Stockholm that he believed to be “consensual”. Afterwards, there was also an exchange of messages via cell phone. As the newspaper goes on to write, it was also Mukiele who persuaded his colleague and good friend to go on the trip.
Mbappe describes allegations as “fake news” – lawyer announces legal action
On social media, Mbappe commented on a report in the Swedish newspaper “Aftonbladet” and described it as “fake news”. Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, the 25-year-old’s legal representative, announced to the news agency “AFP” that she would take legal action against the reporting.
“Today, a new defamatory rumor is circulating on the Internet, originating from the Swedish newspaper ‘Aftonbladet’. These allegations are false and irresponsible, and their dissemination is unacceptable. In order to put an end to this methodical destruction of Kylian Mbappe’s image, all necessary legal steps will be taken to uncover the truth and prosecute all persons or media involved in the bullying and spreading of the news,” it said in a statement.
In his statement on social media, Mbappe also expressed the suspicion that his former club Paris Saint-Germain could also have something to do with the case. He wrote: “It has become so predictable. The day before the hearing – how coincidental, right?”
Background: On Tuesday, both parties met before an appeals committee. PSG is said to still owe Mbappe 55 million euros in salary, but the club denies this. The proceedings are currently pending.