Allegations of rape against French footballer Kylian Mbappe are "totally false" and "a slanderous rumour", his representatives said on Tuesday, following media reports that he was the subject of an investigation over an incident in a Stockholm hotel on Oct.

SVT and tabloid Expressen, citing unnamed sources, reported that the level of suspicion directed at Mbappe by investigators was “reasonable” – the lower of the two levels in the Swedish legal system. The higher level, “probable suspicion”, is usually required to have a suspect remanded in custody.

Kylian Mbappe said Monday he was the victim of "fake news" after a Swedish newspaper reported an investigation had been opened for rape following a visit by the Real Madrid star's entourage to Stockholm.

Kylian Mbappe is being investigated in connection to an alleged rape in Sweden. The Real Madrid superstar has denied any wrongdoing.

There is immense confusion surrounding one of the best strikers in the world. According to Swedish media, Kylian Mbappe has been accused of rape and sexual harassment. This allegedly occurred at a hotel in Stockholm,

Massive controversy surrounds one of the world's best strikers. According to Swedish media, Kylian Mbappé has been accused of rape and sexual assault. This allegedly occurred in a hotel in Stockholm,

A Swedish media report has claimed that Kylian Mbappe is being 'investigated for rape' in Sweden. However, the French football star has said that he has become a victime of 'fake news', denying any authenticity whatsoever over the claims made in this report.