Pulisic Denies Dating Rumors with Sydney Sweeney

Christian Pulisic, the American soccer star playing for AC Milan, publicly dismissed rumors linking him romantically to actress Sydney Sweeney on Sunday, urging an end to speculation about his personal life.

The 27-year-old forward, who captains the U.S. men's national team, addressed the reports in a social media post after Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport claimed the pair had begun dating several weeks ago. Sweeney, 28, known for roles in HBO's Euphoria and The White Lotus, had split from her fiancé, producer Jonathan Davino, earlier this year following a five-year engagement. The rumors surfaced Saturday, fueled by an Instagram account suggesting a connection between the two Americans, but neither Pulisic nor Sweeney has confirmed any relationship.

Pulisic's response was direct and pointed. In a 22-word statement on Instagram, he wrote, "Also please stop with the made up stories about my personal life. Need to hold sources accountable it can affect peoples lives." He added a comment on another post sharing the rumor: "Fake news guys lets stop with the silly rumor." The athlete has long kept his private life out of the spotlight, though he has been photographed with golfer...