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Mbappe blasts ‘Fake News’ as rape allegation surfaces at hotel he stayed at in Sweden
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has vehemently branded reports of a rape incident in the hotel he had stayed in Stockholm as “FAKE NEWS!!!!” on social media.
The Real Madrid star’s outburst comes just a day before a crucial hearing with his former club, PSG, raising questions about the timing of these allegations.
According to RMC Sport in France, citing Swedish media, Stockholm police have opened an investigation into an alleged rape that reportedly occurred at the hotel where Mbappe and his camp, including PSG loanee Nordi Mukiele, stayed last week.
The complaint, said to have been filed by a young woman, describes an incident that took place on Thursday in central Stockholm.
Mbappe’s trip to Sweden, which included dining at Chez Jolie restaurant and visiting the V nightclub on Stureplan square, had already stirred controversy.
Images of the French captain partying while his national team played against Israel in the Nations League sparked widespread reactions.
FAKE NEWS !!!! ❌❌❌
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) October 14, 2024
Ça en devient tellement prévisible, veille d’audience comme par hasard 😉 https://t.co/nQN98mtyzR
In his social media response, Mbappe suggested a connection between the timing of these allegations and his upcoming hearing with PSG, stating, “It’s becoming so predictable, just before the hearing as if by chance.”
The hearing, scheduled for Tuesday, will take place before the Appeals Tribunal of the Professional Football League (LFP).
At stake is a sum of €55 million that Mbappe is claiming from PSG, comprising a loyalty bonus and three months of unpaid salary. PSG are contesting this claim.
On September 12, the French League ordered PSG to pay these amounts, but the club appealed against the decision. The Appeals Tribunal is expected to deliver a verdict after hearing representations from both parties.
Mbappe’s reaction to the reports of the alleged rape incident at the hotel where he had stayed in Stockholm seems to insinuate a smear campaign against him by his former club and French media a day before the hearing.
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Mourinho does not want Real Madrid new signing to be affected by price tag, will continue slow integration
Real Madrid had an explosive summer transfer window with as many as six new big signings coming through to strengthen the first-team squad, while Sergio Martinez was also roped in with an eye on the future.
Up until Friday, things were going well for Jose Mourinho & co., but the 1-0 loss to Real Betis has put the team under the scanner once again.
Questions are being asked, in particular, of the club’s most explosive signing, Yan Diomande.
Mourinho not changing plans with Diomande
However, according to journalist Alvaro Esteban, Mourinho will continue with the plan of integrating Diomande slowly into the team.
The Real Madrid boss does not want the 19-year-old winger to be negatively affected by his massive price tag this summer and the pressure generated because of it.
After all, Los Blancos shelled out an enormous €125 million plus €15 million in add-ons to sign Diomande from RB Leipzig.
Should all the variables be met, he will become the most expensive signing in Real Madrid history. And, naturally, such a price tag brings with it a great deal of pressure.
As such, Mourinho wants to make sure that the Ivory Coast international is not affected in any way by the talk around his price tag and will continue to ease him into the team without rushing things.
Only a handful of minutes for Diomande
So far, Real Madrid have played four La Liga games this season and Diomande has not started even one of them.
Instead, Mourinho has opted to field Arda Guler on the right wing in three matches while Brahim Diaz started in the remaining one.
As for Diomande, he has come on as a substitute in each of the four games, but has only racked up a total of 83 minutes, without scoring or assisting a goal so far.
But, his limited minutes and slow integration are seemingly a part of Mourinho’s plans who is intent on not overexposing the teenage winger and put him under undue pressure due to the expectations that come with his price tag.
