Kylian Mbappé

Mbappé claims unpaid wages, bonuses and holiday pay that he believes remained outstanding at the end of his PSG contract. Following decisions in his favour by LFP bodies and competing claims worth hundreds of millions of euros, the Paris Employment Tribunal orders PSG in December 2025 to pay €60.9 million. In February 2026, the club announces that it will not appeal.

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Established by a court

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Protagonist is the complainant

In May 2025, Mbappé lodges a criminal complaint concerning PSG's treatment of him during the 2023 contractual standoff, notably his 23 days of exclusion. A judicial investigation is opened into moral harassment and two investigating judges are appointed. Mbappé withdraws his complaint in July amid an easing of tensions.

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Protagonist is the complainant

Following a report from Tracfin, the Paris prosecutor's office opens an investigation into unusual financial transactions including €180,300 in cheques signed by Mbappé in favour of five CRS officers responsible for security for the French national team. Investigators seek to establish whether these were gifts or concealed payments for private services. In September 2026, a judicial investigation remains ongoing, notably concerning the commander who received €60,300.

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Directly implicated

Following the acquisition of 80% of Stade Malherbe Caen through Coalition Capital, the first season under the Mbappé family turns into a sporting crisis. A series of defeats, the dismissal of Nicolas Seube, disputed management decisions and communication considered insufficient prompt hostile banners and deep mistrust; the club is ultimately relegated to the Championnat National.

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No legal proceedings

After Orelsan sings 'You're going to sink your city like the Mbappés' in a song referring to SM Caen's record, Mbappé responds publicly and accuses the rapper of having previously requested a 1% stake in the club without paying, adding that he 'hasn't got a penny'. The exchange sparks widespread media controversy.

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Personally implicated

During Euro 2024 and the French parliamentary election campaign, Mbappé calls on young people to vote and states that the 'extremes' are on the verge of power. His remarks prompt a strong response from Rassemblement national officials, who accuse him of lecturing voters because of his multimillionaire status.

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Political responsibility

Following Mbappé's stay in Stockholm, Swedish media identify him as the person reasonably suspected in an investigation into rape and two sexual assaults. The prosecution service never publicly names him. On 12 December 2024, the investigation is closed because the evidence is considered insufficient to proceed.

Mbappé initially refuses certain commercial activities for the French national team and announces in September that he will boycott an official photo shoot, arguing that the image rights agreement does not give players sufficient control over the brands associated with their image, notably betting companies and food products.

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Shared responsibility

After a warm-up match, Olivier Giroud says some runs were not picked out; his remarks are interpreted as a dig at Mbappé. Mbappé acknowledges being affected and mainly reproaches Giroud for making the issue public rather than speaking directly to him.

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Directly implicated

During PSG's 5-0 victory over Montpellier, Mbappé reacts angrily to being substituted and engages in a lengthy exchange with Thomas Tuchel on the touchline. The coach publicly regrets the image presented and reiterates that the decision belongs to the manager.

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No legal proceedings

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Directly implicated