Cape Verde captain Mendes accused of rape ahead of Argentina clash

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  • ABC 4 weeks ago

    So why didn’t they make it public either and then? Why now?

  • Oobak3 4 weeks ago

    The story sounds awfuI at face value. But WAS HE CHARGED?

  • P Djamgbe 4 weeks ago

    And the journalist who wrote this report doesn't know when to use the word allegedly. If you are quoting someone you use their exact words, you are quoting the woman here and you say allegedly, did she say allegedly when she ...
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  • KOFI 3 weeks ago

    This sexual assault allegations is now business. Trust me, if these accusations as seriously narrated would never have been kept quiet.

    Look at the time that it came out.

    I used to work as a protection officer in London ...
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  • The Roll 3 weeks ago

    This is a scam. These women are liars who want easy money, so what they do is sell their bodies, get closer to men and frame the men up with an accomplice lawyer.
    Remember Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp?
    Duke lacrosse rape hoax ...
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  • Oheneba 4 weeks ago

    Oh ok, because they csn no longer rob African teams because of VAR, the new tactics is to start accusing African stars of rape?
    Why wouldn't FIFA just ask Africans to stay out of the WC?

  • Was Ghana not robbed by VAR 3 weeks ago

    They robbed Ghana of a penalty against England, and you are here saying they can't rob African teams because of VAR

  • Oheneba 3 weeks ago

    Did Ghana protest for a VAR review?

  • SKMD 3 weeks ago

    Did Paraguay protest for a VAR review?

  • Truth Table 4 weeks ago

    And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ (Acts 2:21)
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  • KK THIS WORLD IS NOT MY HOME 4 weeks ago

    I am just a passing through.

  • Sam 4 weeks ago

    Distraction for Argentina. Women;;;

  • Kiki 4 weeks ago

    Why is this coming up a few days before the match against Argentina if this alleged crime happened in March?

  • Gbetsimu 4 weeks ago

    Cooked allegations.FROM MARCH TILL JUNE.Why didn't her report to her superiors then?She has more questions to answer me here.Gold digging scheme.VERY UGLY

  • Tee Kay 4 weeks ago

    The day, moment, period or occasion the report is made doesn't matter, and is not the issue.
    I stand for correction, but the little I know is that it is not in any law that there is a time limit for reporting a rape case.
    W ...
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  • KOFI 3 weeks ago

    Now in a matter of rape, evidence is needed as you rightly wrote. That evidence can deteriorate if it is not investigated immediately after the "fact".

    From my experience, women who falsely accuse a man refuse to report j ...
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  • Trump 4 weeks ago

    Why is she saying it now. She should have spoken before the world cup.

  • Shamsi 4 weeks ago

    Foolish popular men and nkwasiasem. Why are you as a man going to a female coworkers hotel room alone? Some of these guys don't think ahead. Thinking with tedua

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  • Yaw Poku 4 weeks ago

    Prices of the cars don’t make sense to me. Be careful my people

  • Jane Wills 4 weeks ago

    Garbage

  • Lol 4 weeks ago

    If women weren't haven vagina men will be save. Yet to find out about a poor man charged with rape

  • Yao 4 weeks ago

    Lol....there are many poor men who have been convicted of rape and sentenced all over the world. It may not be news item. Which planet are you from?

  • Tee Kay 4 weeks ago

    Men will not be saved if women weren't having vagina, because men are not having vagina but men are going after men and sleeping with them.
    So you see, men will still go after women if they weren't having vagina because they ...
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  • Naneama!!!! 4 weeks ago

    She didn't report or call the police at the time till now. Hmm...

  • Ignorant 3 weeks ago

    Did read the storey?

  • WSamePeople 4 weeks ago

    Yo people eh hmmmmm

  • tricka 4 weeks ago

    if she was raped, there must have been semen somewhere the investigators can use for DNA analysis.
    This case is shut and close, either she's lying and must face the consequences or he's guilty and must be held accountable.
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  • Ougrabako 4 weeks ago

    Is rape now becoming the way for GOLD DIGGERS to hit big jackpot?
    I urge every football player to open his bank account in my name and go sleep deeply in peace and just wait for his retirement.
    Here is my name Ougrabako ...
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  • Kwesi Long 3 weeks ago

    AT THIS POINT, I GUESS ALL FOOTBALLERS SHOULD BE ACCUSED OF RAPE. IT IS VERY INTERESTING HOW THESE WOMEN POP UP WITH THESE. FROM FORMER MANCHESTER CITY PLAYER MENDES TO PARTEY, TO HAKIMI NOW, ANOTHER MENDES. SMH

  • Stev 3 weeks ago

    This devil women started their tricks of distroying African footballers again. May the almighty God be and protect all the African footballers for our dear continent. Amen

  • Stev 3 weeks ago

    This devil women started their tricks of distroying African footballers again. May the almighty God be and protect all the African footballers for our dear continent. Amen

  • SKMD 3 weeks ago

    Why now?