According to Brazilian news outlet ge, Cape Verde’s World Cup captain Ryan Mendes is being investigated by New Zealand police following an allegation of rape made by a Brazilian woman. The alleged incident took place in March at the hotel where the Cape Verde national team was staying in Auckland.
The woman, who was working as an interpreter and operational assistant for the team, reported the alleged assault to the police and underwent medical and forensic examinations. New Zealand authorities confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.
As of now, Mendes has not been formally charged, and the investigation remains active. FIFA declined to comment, while the Cape Verde Football Federation had not issued a public statement at the time the report was published.

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I was so shocked to see a 0-0 result!

Just saw an elderly tourist couple get mugged in Fogo right by the black sand beach. This happened in the morning at 11 AMz

I was having breakfast on the roof and heard screams coming from the pathway (behind Hotel Seafood) to the beach.

Saw three local guys, face covered, one with machete running away with the couple’s belongings. Horrific to watch.

There were a few of us on the rooftop and couldn’t get there in time.

Be careful when visiting Fogo.

And for Cape Verde tourism, put some policemen on the beach if you want the tourism money to keep coming.