West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez has denied accusations he was involved in the alleged kidnapping of film producer Juan Jose Lopez Ordonez in Mexico. Ordonez told TV Notas he was forced into a vehicle at gunpoint in the Polanco district of Mexico City in 2024 by the family of Alvarez's former father-in-law Jonathan Toache Bedolla. Ordonez claims Alvarez was not directly involved but was aware of the plot, stating he was commissioned to make a documentary about the footballer's life and was owed £150,000 for the project.

Alvarez, who made his Mexico debut in 2017 and serves as the national team captain, issued a statement on social media categorically rejecting the allegations. "I categorically reject any allegation or attempt to associate my name with events, conflicts, or conduct that are entirely unrelated to me," he posted. He added that media outlets were prioritising "sensationalism" instead of "accuracy and truth" and said he would consider legal action.

Alvarez has made 74 appearances for the Hammers since joining from Ajax in 2023, but has only featured once so far this season, against Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup.