Police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes and charge accuser
New Zealand police said the accuser made a false statement, closing an inquiry involving the Cape Verde national team captain.
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- The GuardianCape Verde captain Ryan Mendes cleared of rape allegation as woman charged with false statement
- Oskaloosa HeraldNew Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser
- The Killeen Daily HeraldNew Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser
- Eagle-TribuneNew Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser
- The Batesville Daily GuardNew Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser
- couriernews.comNew Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser
- SportstarCape Verde captain Ryan Mendes cleared of rape allegations; accuser charged by New Zealand police
- ItalpressNew Zealand Police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde’s Ryan Mendes
- NZ HeraldWoman charged with false statement in Cape Verde player rape investigation
- Africa Top SportsRyan Mendes Cleared as New Zealand Police Close Case Against Cape Verde Captain
- The New York TimesCape Verde captain Ryan Mendes under investigation by police over allegations of rape - The Athletic
- CTV NewsCape Verde captain Ryan Mendes facing rape allegation
- NewsdayNew Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser