Senior Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·
4 Nov, 2026 02:45 AM3 mins to read
Cape Verde footballer Ryan Mendes was the subject of a rape allegation in New Zealand, which police say was "not substantiated". Photo / Tampa Bay Times
A 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
Source: New Zealand Herald · Craig Kapitan
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