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19-Year-Old Arrested for Death Threats Against Morata’s Family

Police traced the threats back to the suspect’s personal profile, disproving his claim of a hacked account.

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Overview

  • Police in Malaga detained a 19-year-old on June 24 after he posted messages vowing to kill Alvaro Morata, his wife Alice Campello, and their children on social media.
  • The threats followed Morata’s missed penalty in the Nations League final against Portugal.
  • Two days after the posts, the suspect filed a police report claiming his social media account had been stolen to divert suspicion.
  • Investigators uncovered inconsistencies in his statement and secured digital evidence linking him directly to the violent posts.
  • Alice Campello denounced the harassment, and Spanish football authorities have warned that online abuse will face legal consequences.