FIFA is under embargo, calling for the expression of a sordid rape case involving a player currently
World 2026. Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes, 36, is being investigated by New Zealand authorities for the alleged rape of a young interpreter.

The complaint dates back to April 10, filed by a Brazilian woman with the New Zealand police while the latter was serving as a translator for the Cap-Earned delegation during a tour of friendly matches organized in Oceania. A few days earlier, while she was staying in the same hotel as the players, Ryan Mendes also took over the room before assaulting her (choking, biting and punching) and raping her.

FIFA has nothing to do with it

A month later, the young woman received an address from the Coordinator of extrajudicial notifications of the (Site notre blog d’information) Federation and FIFA, to alert and request the exclusion of the former Le Havre and LOSC winger from the World Cup. Without a response from the International Federation, those responsible for the profit cap are today nothing more than a careless matter. staff « .

Summoned to react by the Auriverde media Globo, FIFA assures that it is “ in contact with the New Zealand authorities ”, but pleads an astonishing duty of reserve. “ FIFA wants to do everything possible to conduct an extreme series and have a clear procedure based on the intention of each person in the world of (Site notre bureau spécialisé) who reports an incident. Independent judicial bodies do not comment on allegations they may or may not have received, nor whether or not there are ongoing investigations into the alleged cases. All information shared is provided at your discretion. We cannot make any further comments at this time. »