Edson Álvarez denies involvement in alleged kidnapping accusation
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez has issued a denial regarding allegations of involvement in a kidnapping. The player addressed the claims on September 10, 2026, rejecting any role in the incident. No further details concerning the origin of the accusation or specific legal proceedings were provided in initial reports. The midfielder currently plays for West Ham in the English Premier League and serves as captain for the Mexico national team. The situation remains an active point of interest for both his club and international representatives.
- •Edson Álvarez categorically denies allegations of kidnapping involvement.
- •The midfielder currently plays for West Ham in the Premier League.
- •Álvarez serves as captain for the Mexico national team.
- •The denial was reported on September 10, 2026.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico captain denies allegations of involvement in kidnapping plan
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham's Alvarez denies kidnapping accusation
- 8:42 AMBBC Sport — West Ham's Alvarez denies kidnapping accusation
- 10:40 PMESPN Soccer — Mexico captain Álvarez denies kidnapping accusation
"Mexico national team captain Edson Alvarez has denied allegations of involvement in a kidnapping after he was accused by filmmaker Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez of participating in a plot to capture him in late 2024. "Over the past several months, my name and image have repeatedly been used to generate greater media attention around a situation that has nothing to do with me.
"West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez posts a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez.
"West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez posts a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:18 AMMexico captain denies allegations of involvement in kidnapping plan
Mexico national team captain Edson Alvarez has denied allegations of involvement in a kidnapping after he was accused by filmmaker Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez of participating in a plot to capture him in late 2024. "Over the past several months, my name and image have repeatedly been used to generate greater media attention around a situation that has nothing to do with me.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:50 AMWest Ham's Alvarez denies kidnapping accusation
West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez posts a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez.
- BBC SportSep 11, 2026, 8:42 AMWest Ham's Alvarez denies kidnapping accusation
West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez posts a statement on social media denying the allegation made by film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez.
- ESPN SoccerSep 10, 2026, 10:40 PMMexico captain Álvarez denies kidnapping accusation
West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez has categorically denied an accusation that he was involved in an alleged kidnapping.
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