Christian Pulisic‘s calling a penalty on speculation he’s dating Hollywood bombshell Sydney Sweeney … and he’s calling on the media to do better.

Here’s the deal … rumors cropped up — based on anonymous sources — in a few outlets that the U.S. Men’s National Soccer team star was euphoric in a new relationship with Sweeney.

Seems these sources had some bad info though … because, while he didn’t name-drop Sydney specifically, he did ask people to stop making up stories about his personal life.

While the rumors might serve as a distraction to other athletes, Pulisic locked in for A.C. Milan’s match Sunday morning … knocking in his 10th goal of the season. He helped his squad move into first place in Italy’s Serie A.

Of course, Sydney’s personal life often makes the front page … though recently she’s been linked to music producer Scooter Braun … spending the Thanksgiving holiday with her man while looking hot on a pair of Sea-Doos.