France coach Didier Deschamps has spoken out about the recent allegations involving Kylian Mbappe. Swedish media reported that an investigation was underway concerning a rape at a Stockholm hotel, and one outlet suggested Mbappe was a suspect.

Following France’s 2-1 victory over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, Deschamps addressed the issue, asking the public to be cautious when discussing unconfirmed stories. He acknowledged that rumors are common but expressed frustration over the negative attention around the French team. “Everyone is free to write what they want, but there is a negative atmosphere around the team,” Deschamps told reporters. He also pointed out that some things are easy to verify before publishing.

Mbappe, who is the captain of the French team, was not part of the squad’s matches this month, focusing instead on his fitness. When the rape accusation surfaced, Mbappe quickly denied the claims, calling them “fake news” on social media. He hinted that the timing of the report, just before his hearing against former club PSG, was suspicious. Mbappe is currently involved in a legal battle with PSG over £46 million in unpaid wages and bonuses.

In a statement, Mbappe’s team dismissed the allegations, calling them false and harmful. They condemned the spread of these rumors and vowed to take legal action against anyone involved. The statement described the accusations as part of a “methodical destruction” of Mbappe’s reputation and warned that all legal means would be used to restore the truth.

Deschamps also stated that he would not discuss the matter with Mbappe, as the player is experienced enough to handle it. Meanwhile, a source close to PSG said they would ignore any connection between the allegations and Mbappe’s dispute with the club.

Mbappe, one of football’s biggest stars, has strongly denied the accusations and is taking steps to protect his image and reputation from the false claims.