# Álvarez Accused in Kidnapping Plot | MLS News

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-09-16T02:16:18+00:00
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Mexico’s national team captain Edson Álvarez is caught in a whirlwind of controversy after a filmmaker accuses him of orchestrating a kidnapping and withholding payment for an unfinished documentary — claims Álvarez fiercely denies, calling them fabricated attempts to exploit his name. The filmmaker, Juan José López Ordóñez, alleges he was held hostage for six hours and beaten, stemming from a business dispute involving Álvarez’s former father-in-law. Legal action, including criminal charges for fraud and kidnapping, has already been filed, with more expected. Amid mounting pressure, Álvarez, who recently sought to leave West Ham United without success and hasn’t played for the club in over a month, says he will not be drawn into this drama — and his legal team is preparing to sue those spreading false claims. Meanwhile, the filmmaker insists his goal isn’t to ruin Álvarez’s career — but the storm continues to rage as authorities investigate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.si.com/soccer/mexico-captain-legal-controversy-accused-fraud-kidnapping More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6dab88f628fe6778 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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