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Edson Álvarez named in report on alleged forged COVID-19 documents

Started Last Movement

Sport Witness reports that Mexican outlet Estadio Deportes named West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez in documents concerning an alleged forged COVID-19 certificate operation.

The report does not establish that he acquired or used a forged document. Sport Witness reported no statement from him on this allegation at publication.

No-Guff Summary

  • Sport Witness says Estadio Deportes named Álvarez in documents concerning an alleged forged COVID-19 certificate operation in Mexico.
  • Being named does not establish that Álvarez acquired or used a forged document.
  • Sport Witness reported no statement from Álvarez on this allegation when its article was published.