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West Ham player has “lost his way” – Wanted film crew in dressing room

Mexico turned down West Ham United midfielder Edson Álvarez request for a film crew to follow him during the World Cup for his documentary. The West Ham player had arrived at the World Cup after a disappointing loan spell at…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:33 AM
West Ham player has “lost his way” – Wanted film crew in dressing room
Key Things to Know
  • Former Mexico manager Javier Aguirre blocked Edson Álvarez from bringing a personal documentary film crew to the World Cup.
  • West Ham United made Álvarez available for transfer following a loan spell at Fenerbahçe, but he remained with the club.
  • Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has left Álvarez out of West Ham's squad following an EFL Cup match on August 8.
The Story in 60 Seconds

West Ham United midfielder Edson Álvarez was denied permission to have a personal documentary film crew follow him during Mexico's World Cup campaign. According to journalists Andrés Vaca and David Faitelson, then-national team manager Javier Aguirre rejected the 28-year-old's request to film inside the dressing room, hotel, and training camp in order to avoid team tension.

Álvarez currently faces a challenging spell at club level after returning from a loan at Fenerbahçe to West Ham. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has reportedly excluded him from matchday squads following an EFL Cup appearance on August 8, while new Mexico manager Rafael Márquez also omitted him from the latest international roster.

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