Samuel SherryJournalist·NZ Herald·3 Jul, 2026 02:09 AM4 mins to read‌Ryan Mendes is being investigated by New Zealand police over an alleged rape in an Auckland hotel. Video / FIFATwo journalists were prevented from asking questions today about the sexual assault allegations made against Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes.As revealed after a Herald investigation, Mendes is being investigated by New Zealand police over an alleged sexual assault in an Auckland hotel.

His identity was confirmed by extensive correspondence