Cape Verde’s World Cup team captain accused of raping Brazilian translator during overseas trip
- The captain of Cape Verde’s World Cup 2026 team has been accused of sexually assaulting the team's translator during a team trip to New Zealand, according to a new report.
- Ryan Mendes, 36, allegedly sexually assaulted a Brazilian woman who was hired to work as a translator during the team's March trip to New Zealand, according to Brazil's Globo news outlet.
- The woman, who has not been identified, told Brazilian media that Mendes entered her hotel room and attacked her.
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- The captain of Cape Verde’s World Cup 2026 team has been accused of sexually assaulting the team's translator during a team trip to New Zealand, according to a new report.
- Ryan Mendes, 36, allegedly sexually assaulted a Brazilian woman who was hired to work as a translator during the team's March trip to New Zealand, according to Brazil's Globo news outlet.
- The woman, who has not been identified, told Brazilian media that Mendes entered her hotel room and attacked her.
Sources: The Independent