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Real Madrid fans dismiss ‘fake’ Mbappe rape reports

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Real Madrid fans rallied around star striker Kylian Mbappe as the France captain battles a media frenzy linking him to a rape investigation in Sweden.

Swedish prosecutors on Tuesday confirmed an investigation had been launched – without naming Mbappe following an alleged rape at a plush Stockholm hotel on October 10.

Media in Sweden had reported the French superstar was the target of the probe following his two-day visit to the capital last week, which Mbappe and his lawyer have denied.

For Juan Castro, a 72-year-old Real Madrid supporter, the press reports are merely “fake news “that “make no sense”.

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“He’s a pretty intelligent person who has lots of ability, he isn’t going to make a mistake as stupid as this,” the pensioner told AFP outside the club’s Bernabeu stadium.

Fellow retiree Marcelino Alvarez connected the rumours to Mbappe’s acrimonious departure from and ongoing wrangling with former club Paris Saint-Germain.

Mbappe says the French giants owe him 55 million euros ($60 million) in unpaid wages and linked the media reports to this week’s hearing in the case.

“This was an opportunity to attack Mbappe. All this comes from PSG, from filth… Hoaxes must be proven,” said Alvarez, 88.

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“All this is a set-up, because Kylian Mbappe is very famous,” added Jorge Costa Laberia, a 58-year-old former fisherman.

Yssouf Soumahoro, a 42-year-old civil administrator visiting the Spanish capital from Ivory Coast, admitted the news was “surprising” but remained cautious as justice takes its course.

“As Real Madrid fans, we trust him. We think he’s right,” he told AFP.

Although Swedish authorities have not confirmed Mbappe’s involvement in the alleged rape, the media storm has disappointed some Merengues supporters, including 18-year-old student Mateo Baez.

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“It seems a very disgusting incident and the club should intervene in the matter, because this cannot happen,” he said. “It’s very serious that he’s accused. For that reason I don’t back him, it seems really bad.”

Celia Mejia, 28, conceded the affair had spoiled her trip to Madrid from the north western region of Asturias, even if nothing had been proven.

“If it’s true that Mbappe did that, he should be punished… Being a big fan of the team, coming here, it disappoints us massively,” said the care worker.

Real Madrid fans voted Mbappe their player of the month for September, with the striker saying he was “very happy” in a video shared by the club.

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Borussia Dortmund sack struggling coach Nuri Sahin

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By Francesca Hangeior

Borussia Dortmund have fired struggling head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League loss at Bologna, saying on Wednesday they had “lost faith” in the young manager.

Finalists in the competition last season, Tuesday’s Champions League loss was the fourth in a row for Dortmund in all competitions.

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Mikel Obi arrives in Galatasaray to hold talks with Osimhen amid Nicolas Jackson’s goal drought

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Former Chelsea defensive midfielder Mikel Obi arrived in Istanbul on Monday, January 20, for showdown talks with Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen’s future remains uncertain, but the striker has disclosed that he would love to end his season-long loan deal with Galatasaray.

An exit clause exists in his deal with the Turkish club, but the striker recently rejected a move to English Premier League club Manchester United.

Turkish journalist Kagan Dursun has disclosed that the Red Devils recently offered £59 million to bring the Nigerian striker to Old Trafford.

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According to him, Napoli officials travelled to Istanbul recently to secure Osimhen’s commitment to the club, but their efforts were unsuccessful.

Mikel wants Osimhen at Chelsea

Meanwhile, Mikel Obi has not hidden his love for Victor Osimhen to move to join Stamford Bridge outfit Chelsea.

The club legend has been a vocal critic of striker Nicolas Jackson, who has not been convincing in front of goal.

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Last summer, Osimhen was on the verge of joining Chelsea, but negotiations collapsed in the final hours of the transfer window.

According to Football Italia, Mikel stated that he would try to convince the 26-year-old, adding that disclosing that Didier Drogba is also doing his best to ensure the deal is sorted.

He said: “I hope that Chelsea fans will finally see him come to the club. I’ll make sure I send him those text messages and calls, making sure Chelsea is his top priority.

“Didier is also speaking to him, sharing his ideas and what the club means to us. We all want to see Victor come to the club. If it happens, it happens. It’s a huge transfer fee, but if we can match it and get him to the club that would be fantastic.”

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Mikel arrives in Galatasaray training

Mikel was spotted at Galatasaray’s Florya Metin Oktay training facility, where he met with his compatriot, Victor Osimhen.

The Chelsea legend, who played for the Turkish club Trabzonspor, met the former vice president of Giresunspot Muzaffer Aygun and the owner of Titanic Hotels.

Reports suggest that he would use the opportunity to speak with Osimhen over a possible transfer to Chelsea.

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Victor Boniface ends relationship with Norwegian girlfriend, Rikke

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Nigerian international Victor Boniface has reportedly ended relationship with Norwegian girlfriend, Rikke Hermine Jensen.

The Bayer Leverkusen striker ended his four-year relationship with the Norwegian influencer as reports indicate that the pair has unfollowed each other on social media.

Their last public appearance was in May last year during Bayer Leverkusen’s historic Bundesliga title celebrations, where they were seen together.

A source told Tribuna that the relationship has not been working for some time now, and Jensen has stopped attending Bayer Leverkusen games this season.

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Yes, they were apart for Christmas, and he seemed to have a lot of fun without her. She also stopped attending his games this season. Now, they are officially done,” the source confirmed.

Boniface came down to Nigeria for Christmas and his birthday celebration last month without his partner.

Boniface and Jensen reportedly met in Norway four years ago and started dating after that.

The Bayer Leverkusen star kept their relationship private, as he barely shared details of his love life with the public.

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Source: www.mynigeria.com

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