Senior Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·4 Nov, 2026 02:45 AM3 mins to readCape Verde footballer Ryan Mendes was the subject of a rape allegation in New Zealand, which police say was "not substantiated". Photo / Tampa Bay TimesA woman has been charged with filing a false statement after a rape investigation that “haunted” the captain of the Cape Verde football team during the World Cup this year. Police confirmed today they have concluded their investigation into Ryan Mendes and declined to file charges against him, considering
Police charge woman with false rape allegation against Cape Verde football World Cup captain Ryan Mendes
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