Kylian Mbappe left out by France amid denial of ‘rape allegation’
The TelegraphKylian Mbappé has been axed from the France squad, a decision Didier Deschamps stressed was not related to reports linking the captain to a rape investigation he has branded “false and irresponsible”. It’s a one-off choice for this gathering.” Mbappé was previously left out of France’s squad for their Nations League games against Israel and Belgium last month due to what was described as a minor hamstring injury. Representatives for Mbappé’s team branded the reports “slanderous”, adding: “These accusations are totally false and irresponsible, and their propagation is unacceptable. “Kylian Mbappé will under no circumstances tolerate his integrity, reputation and honour being sullied by unfounded insinuations.” In response to the reports, Swedish prosecutors issued a brief statement saying a rape had been reported to police without naming any suspect.