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FIFA on Cape Verde captain's rape claim
FIFA has issued a statement regarding the allegations against Cap Verde's national team captain, Rayan Mendez, concerning a sexual assault case dating back to March 2026. Mendez, 36 years old, has been under investigation by New Zealand authorities after being accused of raping a Brazilian translator during friendly matches prior to the start of the World Cup. FIFA stated that it is handling the matter seriously and is maintaining confidentiality regarding the proceedings, without disclosing details of the ongoing investigation. This comes at a time when the Cape Verde team is performing well in the 2026 World Cup, having advanced to the Round of 32 and scheduled to face Argentina on July 4.
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