What we know about the Mbappé affair, one month after the revelation

The affair surrounding Kylian Mbappé, star of Real Madrid and the French team, continues to shake public opinion a month after its revelation. On October 14, the Swedish press revealed that the French attacker was “reasonably suspected” in a case of alleged rape which allegedly took place at his hotel during a stay in Stockholm. But a month later, where is the investigation?

A controversial stay in Stockholm

Kylian Mbappé stayed in Stockholm last October, when he had initially withdrawn from the France team's matches. The Swedish press, notably Aftonbladet, revealed that he had spent several evenings in Stockholm at private venues and exclusive clubs, such as the restaurant “Chez Jolie” and the nightclub “V”, where entry was strictly filtered. to guarantee discretion. But that trip took an unexpected turn when rape accusations emerged. “We talk about 'likely suspected' in Sweden,” Johanna Franden, journalist for Aftonbladet, explained to Foot Mercato. According to her, the term “probably” reflects a situation where there are doubts, but also concrete supporting elements. Kylian Mbappé, for his part, assured that the act had been consented to and provided messages exchanged with the young woman concerned to defend her innocence. The player also denied any involvement in a media conspiracy, specifying that his presence in Stockholm had no link with his differences with PSG.

An accusation that makes Sweden react

The case has aroused particular interest in Sweden, where women's rights are at the heart of societal debates. “Violence against women is a very sensitive subject here. It’s not just about fame, it’s also about justice,” emphasized Franden. In Sweden, where accusations of rape are taken very seriously, the impact of this affair was immediate: “The articles on Mbappé were among the most read during the first weeks,” she added. The circumstances surrounding the incident According to information gathered, Mbappé was seen in various nightlife venues in the Swedish capital, before an accusation of rape emerged from a young woman, who was hospitalized after the incident. No direct witnesses have yet been identified, which makes the case complex. Hotel staff and witnesses to private parties have reportedly been questioned, but Swedish authorities remain discreet about the progress of the investigation. A month after the first articles, the Prosecutor in charge of the case has still not communicated publicly. The alleged victim's clothing is currently being analyzed for DNA, which is further delaying the progress of the case. “It’s rare to have information on such a sensitive issue in Sweden,” Franden added. The investigation could be closed without further action, but vagueness persists around the position of the police and the status of the French attacker.

The silence of the alleged victim

The alleged victim, for his part, has not made any public comments. According to Franden, this woman's situation seems to be marked by total silence, a choice that could be explained by the Swedish approach to rape cases, where it is impossible to resolve this type of incident amicably, unlike to other jurisdictions. The Swedish legal system imposes particular rigor in this area, where consent must be explicitly clear at every stage of a sexual encounter.

A file under close surveillance

The legal process therefore continues at a slow pace, but it remains under close surveillance in Sweden and beyond. The investigation could still last several months, and twists and turns could arise depending on the results of the DNA analyzes and the testimonies collected. Kylian Mbappé, for his part, continues to focus on his career with Real Madrid, while remaining at the heart of the media turmoil. The affair therefore continues to be talked about in Sweden, where the details of this file are attracting sustained attention. “It’s a mixture of fame, location and accusation,” summarizes Franden. For the moment, everyone is waiting for clarifications, while the investigation remains open and the silence remains heavy.

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