Cape Verde's remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign has been overshadowed by a serious off-field development, with captain Ryan Mendes currently under investigation by New Zealand Police following an allegation of rape made by a Brazilian woman.

Denúncia feita à polícia contra Ryan Mendes tem fotos de hematomas e relatório médico registrando lesões na brasileira

La denunciante señaló que los hechos ocurrieron en la fecha Fifa de marzo. Las autoridades de Nueva Zelanda abrieron una investigación.