FIFA WC: Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under investigation for rape allegation | TheBriefWire
FIFA WC: Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under investigation for rape allegation
Published 29 June 2026 ยท sports
Cape Verde's captain, Ryan Mendes, is under investigation by New Zealand Police following an alleged rape by a Brazilian interpreter during the FIFA Series in
Cape Verde's captain, Ryan Mendes, is under investigation by New Zealand Police following an alleged rape by a Brazilian interpreter during the FIFA Series in March 2026.
The woman claims Mendes entered her hotel room without permission and assaulted her. Police are actively investigating, reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence. FIFA has stated
it takes such allegations seriously and is cooperating with authorities.
Published: June 29, 2026 โข 11:16 AM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 12:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Cape Verde's captain, Ryan Mendes, is under investigation by New Zealand Police following an alleged rape by a Brazilian interpreter during the FIFA Series in March 2026. The woman claims Mendes entered her hotel room without permission and assaulted her.
Police are actively investigating, reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence.
FIFA has stated it takes such allegations seriously and is cooperating with authorities.