Off the PitchFootball.LondonUnverified source· 11 Sept 2026
Alvarez denies kidnapping claims, threatens legal action
West Ham's Edson Alvarez has hit back at kidnapping allegations linked to his name, vowing to take legal action.
E. Álvarez
player
Who
Edson Alvarez
What
Denied kidnapping allegations
Club
West Ham
Action
Threatened legal action
What happened. West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez has categorically denied any involvement in kidnapping allegations made against him. He issued a statement threatening legal action over what he calls false claims.
- Documentary producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez alleged he was kidnapped after demanding payment.
- Ordonez claimed he is still owed more than £150,000 for work on a documentary about Alvarez.
- Alvarez returned to West Ham this term after a loan spell at Fenerbahce.
Alvarez has broken his silence as he looks to clear his name over the allegations.
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