New Zealand police told NBC News “an allegation is under investigation” but wouldn’t confirm whether Ryan Mendes is a suspect. He hasn’t been charged.

The tiny African nation was eliminated from the World Cup by one of soccer’s biggest powers, Argentina, but there was still plenty to celebrate.

Ryan Mendes, the captain for Cape Verde’s national soccer team, is under investigation by police in New Zealand over allegations he raped a woman in March. Mendes, Cape Verde’s all-time leading scorer,

The soccer world was left stunned after Cape Verde battled Spain to a draw on Monday.

Cape Verde may have exited the World Cup following a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina, but the tiny African nation has left a permanent mark on the global stage. Despite the loss, their performance against the reigning world champions in Miami drew unprecedented praise from some of football's biggest legends like Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Cape Verde’s soccer team has been practicing in Tampa ahead of every match in the World Cup. The team wasn’t expecting to make it far, but they’ve become a Cinderella story of sorts and advanced to the knockout stage.

Transfer rumors continue to follow Julian Alvarez, but Lionel Scaloni made one thing clear before Argentina's game vs. Cape Verde.

When Argentina and Cape Verde take the field for a World Cup showdown in Miami Gardens on Friday night, one player will be wearing some hometown gear. Cape Verde’s 41-year-old goalkeeper, Josimar José Évora Dias,