Cape Verde captain Mendes under NZ rape probe ahead of Arg ‑

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1. 30 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Cape Verde faces Argentina in World Cup while dealing with captain's rape allegation

   Cape Verde lost 3-2 to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, while its federation president defended captain Ryan Mendes, noting the New Zealand rape allegation is under investigation and he is presumed innoc

2. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 5 sources

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under New Zealand rape investigation

   New Zealand police are investigating Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes for alleged rape in Auckland, a claim made by a Brazilian translator. FIFA and Brazil’s foreign ministry have responded as the team heads to a

3. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 14 sources

   Ryan Mendes investigated for alleged rape ahead of World Cup clash with Argentina

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is under New Zealand police investigation for alleged rape of a Brazilian translator during a March 2026 FIFA Series event; no charges yet, FIFA says it takes the claim seriously,

4. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Ryan Mendes faces rape investigation ahead of 2026 World Cup

   Captain Ryan Mendes of the Green Cape football team is being investigated by New Zealand police for an alleged rape of a Brazilian translator during friendlies in March ahead of the 2026 World Cup; the feder­at

5. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes accused of rape by Brazilian interpreter

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes faces a New Zealand police rape investigation after a Brazilian interpreter alleges assault; he has played in recent matches despite the allegations.

6. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Football captain Ryan Mendes under sexual assault investigation in New Zealand

   Ryan Mendes, captain of the Green Cape Islands national team and Iğdır FK forward, is under NZ police investigation for alleged sexual assault, with FIFA and the national federation also notified.

7. about 1 month ago

   [CRIME] 22 sources

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes accused of rape in New Zealand

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes faces a New Zealand rape allegation; police are investigating, FIFA says it is in contact with authorities and takes the claim seriously.

8. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes investigated for alleged rape during World Cup stay in New Zealand

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is being investigated by New Zealand police for alleged rape in Auckland, while the case fuels debate over football’s handling of players accused of serious crimes at the World C​

9. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes investigated for alleged rape ahead of World Cup knockout match

   Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is under New Zealand police investigation for an alleged rape of a Brazilian translator; the case arises as Cape Verde prepares for a historic World Cup knockout match against Arg

10. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha jobless as captain Ryan Mendes faces assault probe

    Cape Verde's hero goalkeeper Vozinha is club‑free, while captain Ryan Mendes is under New Zealand police investigation for alleged sexual assault during a World Cup camp.

11. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes faces sexual assault allegations

    Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is under investigation for alleged sexual assault in New Zealand; FIFA has opened a review of the complaint.