In-law of Mexico striker Pulido nabbed for alleged role in his kidnapping (Reuters)

The cousin-in-law of Alan Pulido has been detained for his role in allegedly masterminding the kidnapping of the Mexican soccer player, authorities in northern Mexico said on Tuesday. Pulido, a Mexico national team striker, was kidnapped after leaving a party on Saturday night, but managed to escape by punching a guard, snatching a cell phone, and calling for help from the house where he was held in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas. Police had already detained a captor, one of at least four involved, who belonged to a criminal gang, authorities said on Monday.