Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes cleared of rape allegation as woman charged
Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes was cleared of a rape allegation after a woman was charged with making a false statement. The incident occurred in March when a woman allegedly assaulted Mendes during a hotel friendly match against Chile in Auckland.
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Published 06 Nov 2026, 03:37 UTC · Updated 06 Nov 2026, 03:44 UTC
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