Ghana’s Thomas Partey, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, and Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes are all currently facing rape charges or active criminal investigations.

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…

Cabo Verde captain Ryan Mendes is under investigation by New Zealand police for allegedly raping a Brazilian translator during the FIFA Series tournament. | Football News

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes faces rape allegations from the team's Brazilian translator, as FIFA investigates ahead of their historic World Cup Round of 32 match.

Cape Verde captain, Ryan Mendes, is under investigation by New Zealand police for allegedly raping a team translator. FIFA is in contact with authorities.

FIFA said it is taking the allegations "seriously."

FIFA said it is taking the allegations "seriously."

Ghana’s Thomas Partey, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, and Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes are all currently facing rape charges or active criminal investigations.

Cape Verde's World Cup star Ryan Mendes is under investigation in New Zealand for an alleged rape involving a FIFA support worker. The incident reportedly occurred in March after…