American soccer player Christian Pulisic, captain of the United States national team and forward for AC Milan, came forward to categorically deny the rumors that linked him romantically with actress Sydney Sweeney, calling them "fake news" and an "absurd rumor."

Through On his Instagram stories on December 28, Pulisic expressed his displeasure and called for accountability: “Please stop with the fabricated stories about my personal life. Sources need to be held accountable; this can affect people's lives.”

The player reinforced his stance by commenting directly on a post promoting the alleged relationship, making his denial clear.

How did the rumors start?

The rumors, which began circulating after Sweeney's breakup with her ex-fiance Jonathan Davino in March, originated on an Instagram page and were picked up by several media outlets, generating a rapid wave of online speculation.

Pulisic's clarification coincides with his current relationship with golfer Alexa Melton, whom he has been with since 2024.

Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney has been in a serious relationship with music producer Scooter Braun since September 2025. Sources close to the actress confirmed to People magazine in December that the couple is "engaged" and that things "are serious," highlighting the connection between them and the approval of their inner circles. With this strong statement, Pulisic seeks to put an end to unfounded speculation about her private life, and also left an important message about not spreading fake news.