Overview

• The Swedish prosecution confirmed an investigation into an alleged rape involving Kylian Mbappé, which reportedly occurred at a Stockholm hotel.
• Mbappé's lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, stated that the football star has nothing to reproach himself for and plans to file a defamation suit.
• The alleged victim reported the incident after seeking medical attention, and Swedish media have identified Mbappé as the suspect.
• Sweden's strict consent laws, influenced by the #MeToo movement, mean any sexual act without clear consent can be classified as rape.
• Mbappé has labeled the allegations as 'fake news,' suggesting a link to his ongoing financial dispute with former club Paris Saint-Germain.