Cape Verde soccer captain Ryan Mendes under police investigation for rape
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Cape Verde soccer captain Ryan Mendes is under police investigation in New Zealand for alleged rape of a Brazilian woman during a FIFA event in March. The investigation has attracted attention due to Mendes' role as a prominent sports figure.
Ryan Mendes, the captain and all-time leading scorer for Cape Verde, is being investigated by police in New Zealand after a Brazilian woman accused him of raping her during a FIFA event in March, according to reports.