Real Madrid reportedly convened a crisis meeting on Monday, October 14, following serious allegations of r@pe and s3xual harassment against their star forward, Kylian Mbappe. The French international has denied all accusations, labeling the reports as false.
Mbappe Denies Allegations
Mbappe was visiting Sweden last week with friends, staying at the Bank Hotel in central Stockholm from Wednesday to Friday. Swedish outlet Aftonbladet initially reported an alleged incident at the hotel on Thursday evening, which Mbappe has vehemently dismissed as “fake news.”
However, another Swedish newspaper, Expressen, later claimed that Mbappe was under police investigation following the allegations.
Real Madrid’s Response and Crisis Meeting
According to French journalist Romain Molina, Real Madrid officials held a crisis meeting on Monday evening to address the situation surrounding Mbappe. The club is yet to release an official statement regarding the matter.
Real Madrid’s next fixture is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, against Celta Vigo in La Liga. It remains unclear whether Mbappe will feature in the squad as the investigation unfolds.
Mbappe’s Entourage Responds
In response to the growing speculation, Mbappe’s representatives issued a statement through AFP, strongly denying the allegations:
“Today, a new slanderous rumour is starting to spread across the web from the Swedish media Aftonbladet. These accusations are completely false and irresponsible, and their propagation is unacceptable.”
The statement added that legal action would be taken to defend Mbappe’s reputation:
“All necessary legal actions will be taken to re-establish the truth and pursue any person or media involved in the moral harassment and defamatory treatment that Kylian Mbappe is suffering repeatedly.”
Investigation at Alleged Crime Scene
Swedish media reported that police investigators and forensic experts visited the Bank Hotel on Monday to examine the alleged crime scene. According to Aftonbladet, the incident came to light when the victim sought medical care at a local hospital, raising alarm over the alleged assault.
This developing situation leaves Real Madrid in a delicate position as they navigate both legal and public relations challenges. The club will be monitoring the case closely in the coming days.
