Swedish Prosecutors Close Mbappé Investigation

Swedish prosecutors have closed an investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault linked to French football star Kylian Mbappé, citing insufficient evidence. Prosecutor Marina Chirakova stated that while there was a named suspect, the evidence did not warrant further action, and Mbappé was not personally notified of the investigation's conclusion. The case centered around an incident reported to have occurred in a Stockholm hotel during Mbappé's visit in October, but he was never directly named in official statements. Mbappé, who has publicly denied the allegations, expressed surprise at being implicated, noting he was unaware of any complaints against him until they appeared in the media. His legal team previously dismissed the allegations as false. The investigation's closure has been reported across multiple news outlets, reinforcing the lack of evidence against the player.