American soccer sensation Christian Pulisic has publicly addressed and dismissed swirling online gossip that falsely claimed he was in a romantic relationship with Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney. The baseless rumors, which spread rapidly across social media platforms this past week, left many followers of both stars bewildered, especially given that both individuals are already in committed relationships.
Pulisic's Firm Social Media Denial
Choosing not to let the speculation linger, the US Men's National Team (USMNT) captain took decisive action. On Sunday, Pulisic utilized his Instagram Story to set the record straight in no uncertain terms. He posted a clear message stating, “Please stop with the made up stories about my personal life. Need to hold sources accountable. It can affect people’s lives.”
He doubled down on this stance by commenting directly under another post that propagated the claim, writing succinctly, “Fake news guys, let’s stop with the silly rumor.” This direct approach left no room for ambiguity, making his position perfectly clear to fans and followers worldwide.
Focus on Football and Real Relationships
For Pulisic, shutting down this distraction is crucial as his professional focus remains firmly on the pitch. With the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the AC Milan winger is intent on keeping his concentration on soccer, not unfounded celebrity gossip.
Furthermore, the rumor was inherently flawed from the start. Christian Pulisic has been in a steady relationship with professional golfer Alexa Melton since the summer of 2024. The couple made their relationship public on Instagram later that year and continue to share moments of their life together, with no indication of any change in their status.
Sweeney's Spotlight: Career High and Personal Life
While Pulisic was denying the fabricated story, Sydney Sweeney has been in the news for her own reasons, both professional and personal. On the work front, the actress is enjoying a significant career win. Her latest film, The Housemaid, directed by Paul Feig, opened strong in the United States, earning an impressive $19–20 million in its first weekend. This success marks a notable rebound, as her three preceding films—Americana, Eden, and Christy—struggled commercially. Reports indicate the combined total earnings of those three movies were less than what The Housemaid garnered in its opening days alone.
In her personal life, Sweeney, 28, has been linked to former talent manager Scooter Braun, 44. The pair were first connected after being seen together at the summer wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Italy. By early September, reports suggested they were “casually” seeing each other. They have since been spotted on several public outings, including a moment in New York City's Central Park in early November and later at a VIP afterparty for The Housemaid premiere.
The message from Christian Pulisic is now unequivocal. He expects an end to false narratives and for his name to be kept out of manufactured drama. As a top athlete preparing for the world's biggest sporting event, his priority is performance, not participating in baseless rumor mills.
