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The Cape Verde national team is involved in an assault case in New Zealand. The Brazilian woman who accused captain Ryan Mendes of assault sought help from the Cape Verde Football Federation, but was unsuccessful.
What happened?
The Brazilian woman was working as an interpreter and operational support for the Cape Verde team in the Fifa Series in New Zealand. She reports that she was assaulted by Ryan Mendes on March 27 this year.
The federation's response
The Brazilian woman sought help from the Cape Verde Football Federation, but did not receive support. She shared her account with a federation employee, Sol Cabral, who did not respond to messages.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 27 | Assault occurred |
| April 10 | New Zealand police began investigating |
What comes next?
The New Zealand police investigation is ongoing. The Brazilian woman received treatment at a clinic that assists survivors of sexual violence and underwent a forensic examination.
The Cape Verde Football Federation was approached for comment on the case, but only Gerson Melo responded, saying he is no longer part of the federation and was not in New Zealand at the time of the incident.
