West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez has denied accusations that he was involved in the alleged kidnapping of a film producer in Mexico. Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez reportedly told a Mexican publication that he was forced into a vehicle at gunpoint in Mexico City in 2024.
Ordonez claims he was commissioned to make a documentary about Alvarez's life and was owed £150,000 for the project. He alleges that Alvarez was aware of the plot, though not directly involved.
Alvarez, who is also Mexico's captain, issued a statement on his social media denying the allegations. He stated, "I categorically reject any allegation or attempt to associate my name with events, conflicts, or conduct that are entirely unrelated to me." He added that he would consider legal action.