Real Madrid has removed French football star Kylian Mbappe from their latest advertising campaign following rape allegations made against him in Sweden. The club made the decision after an emergency meeting on Monday night, with the allegations reportedly being the main focus of discussions.

On Tuesday, Real Madrid shared an image from their campaign featuring Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos and English midfielder Jude Bellingham, with an empty space between them. Fans quickly noticed that Bellingham had posted a similar photo on Instagram earlier, where Mbappe had occupied the empty spot. However, Bellingham deleted the photo shortly after, sparking speculation.

The allegations against Mbappe stem from his two-day stay in Stockholm after being sidelined from the French national team due to injury. Swedish media reported that a rape complaint was filed at the hotel where Mbappe stayed on October 10. The victim has accused Mbappe of being the perpetrator, prompting Swedish authorities to launch an investigation. The case has drawn significant attention, with police inspecting the hotel and gathering details.

Mbappe and his legal team have strongly denied the accusations, calling them baseless. Mbappe hinted that his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), might be involved due to an ongoing legal dispute. PSG dismissed these claims, sarcastically commenting that Mbappe “hasn’t contributed to Real Madrid but already caused trouble.”

Although Mbappe has returned to Real Madrid, he may still be required to answer questions from Swedish authorities as the investigation continues. Legal experts have weighed in, noting that Swedish law on rape cases is stringent, especially if consent is unclear or if alcohol or drugs were involved.

As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how the allegations will impact Mbappe’s career and standing with Real Madrid, with both French and Spanish media closely covering the developments.