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. Until now, I had chosen not to respond. However, there are limits, and attributing knowledge, responsibility, or involvement in matters of this nature to me without presenting a single piece of evidence clearly crosses that line,” Alvarez wrote on Instagram on Thursday evening.
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Ordonez told TVNotas that Alvarez owes him 3.5 million pesos ($206,000) after working with the Mexico international on a documentary. The film producer claims he initially asked for payment in 2024 and was also in conflict with Alvarez’s family over a property he says he owned.
Alvarez strongly denied the allegations.
“If anyone believes they have evidence of any wrongdoing on my part, there are authorities, prosecutors, and courts before which they can present it,” he said.
“Serious accusations must be supported by evidence and presented before the appropriate authorities, not through statements in media outlets whose content prioritizes sensationalism and media exposure over accuracy and truth. I will not allow my name to be used to fuel conflicts between third parties or to gain media exposure.”
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Alvarez added that “given the seriousness of the statements that have been made,” he has instructed his legal team to evaluate and pursue the appropriate actions.
Alvarez played four of five games for Mexico at the World Cup in June and July and led the co-hosts as captain. He currently plays for West Ham.
