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Ryan Mendes, the captain of Cape Verde's national football team, is facing accusations of sexual assault by a Brazilian woman in New Zealand. New Zealand police have launched an investigation into the alleged incident, which reportedly occurred during a match in late March.
FIFA is investigating Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes for an alleged rape in New Zealand during the World Cup, overshadowing the team's historic performance. This comes as the tournament progresses into the knockout stages, with African teams aiming for further success.
Several national football teams, including Portugal, Scotland, and Switzerland, have begun announcing or finalizing their squads for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, speculation continues regarding selections for teams like Germany and Spain, with some surprising call-ups and omissions being reported.
Ryan Mendes, captain of Cape Verde's national football team and record holder for appearances, is reportedly under investigation for alleged rape.
The World Cup saw a range of events, including Canada's first-ever knockout stage victory and the resignation of the Saudi federation president. Off the field, police busted betting call centers in Penang, and Cape Verde's captain faced a police investigation.
Cape Verde's national football team is reportedly banking on the experience of veteran players Ryan Mendes and Vozinha for its 2026 World Cup campaign.
Cape Verde's national football team captain, Ryan Mendes, is under investigation following an accusation of rape by a translator. The allegations have cast a shadow over the team's World Cup performance.
Ryan Mendes, captain of the Cape Verde national football team, has been accused of rape in New Zealand. The incident reportedly occurred in March while the team was playing in the country.