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Mexico striker Alan Pulido kidnapped in hometown

Three months after scoring for Olympiakos in the Greek Super League final, the Mexican forward's brother confirmed the kidnapping in Ciudad Victoria.

Mexico international Alan Pulido was kidnapped after leaving a restaurant in his hometown of Ciudad Victoria, according to several reports

The striker, who recently won the Greek championship with Olympiakos, disappeared early Sunday morning.

"Yes, it's true, the kidnapping of Alan," his brother, Armando Pulido, told Medio Tiempo . "He disappeared since early morning and we have the full support of the governor."

Pulido was left off Mexico's Copa America roster.