Kylian Mbappé: Swedish rape inquiry linked to footballer closed

Authorities said there was not enough evidence to pursue the investigation into the alleged Stockholm attack.

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Marina Chirakova, of the Swedish Prosecution Authority, said the investigation into an alleged attack reported to have taken place in Stockholm had ended due to a lack of evidence.

The Real Madrid player, one of football's most high-profile stars, was never formally named by Swedish prosecutors or notified by them of being under suspicion of a crime.

In October, when the allegations surfaced, Mbappé's lawyer said her client was preparing to clear his name with a claim for defamation. Mbappé previously described the reports as "fake news".

Senior prosecutor Ms Chirakova, who headed the preliminary investigation, deemed the evidence "not sufficient to proceed further, and the investigation is therefore closed".

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