PSG conspiracy?

Kylian Mbappe counters rape allegations

The dispute between Kylian Mbappe and PSG continues.(Bild: AFP/APA/FRANCK FIFE)

In a tweet, Kylian Mbappe has defended himself against a report in the Swedish newspaper "Aftonbladet", according to which the Frenchman is being investigated on suspicion of rape. The Real Madrid superstar believes it is a smear campaign by his former club Paris Saint-Germain.

Since his departure from the French capital, Mbappe has been at loggerheads with his former employer, with the player and club still arguing over salary payments that the striker is still owed.

Rape in Stockholm?
Meanwhile, "Aftonbladet" wrote a few days ago about an investigation into the 25-year-old. While Mbappe skipped the international matches with France and vacationed in Stockholm instead, he allegedly raped a woman in a hotel. 

Now that French media have also picked up on possible reports, the star player defended himself on Monday, writing on X: "Fake news! It's becoming so predictable, just before the hearing as if by chance."

What does he mean by that? New negotiations in the legal dispute between Mbappe and PSG are scheduled for today, Tuesday. The 2018 world champion is accusing the Ligue 1 champions of having something to do with the reports. Accusations that have not gone down well in Paris and Real Madrid have also intervened in the case. "PSG are now making up stories in Sweden. We'll ignore it and keep our class," is the word from the "royals'" entourage. It will probably be a while yet before calm returns to the mud-slinging over the global launch ...