French Football Gaffer, Didier Deschamps Speaks on Kylian Mbappe Rape Allegation

French coach Didier Deschamps has addressed the recent allegations against Kylian Mbappe, who was named by a Swedish newspaper as the suspect in an alleged rape incident at a hotel in Stockholm. The accusation has created a "negative atmosphere" around the France national team, according to Deschamps.

Despite the serious nature of the claims, Mbappe has vehemently denied them, labeling the reports as "fake news" on social media. The Real Madrid forward, who was in Sweden last week, did not join his international teammates due to fitness concerns but was seen outside a nightclub in Stockholm.

Deschamps emphasized the importance of caution when dealing with such reports, stating, "Everyone is free to write what they want but there is a negative atmosphere. Be careful when you pick things up." Meanwhile, Mbappe's representatives have announced plans to take legal action to counter what they describe as "slanderous rumors."