Omar Bravo Arrested in Zapopan on Suspected Child Mistreatment

Omar Bravo, a 45-year-old former Mexico international and the all-time leading scorer for club side Chivas de Guadalajara, was arrested this week in the western Mexican municipality of Zapopan on suspicion of child mistreatment, Jalisco state prosecutors said. Investigators allege Bravo abused a teenage girl on several occasions in recent months and that there may be similar prior incidents; he was taken into custody during an operation and is expected to appear in court soon, the prosecutors’ office said.

The prosecutors described the allegations as multiple episodes of abuse involving a teenager and said the investigation will continue as authorities gather evidence and interview witnesses. Officials did not provide additional details about the nature of the alleged acts or the identity of the victim, citing the need to protect the minor and the integrity of the inquiry.

Bravo rose to prominence as a forward for Chivas de Guadalajara, where he became the club’s leading goal scorer. He represented Mexico at the 2004 Athens Olympics and was part of the national squad at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Over his professional career he made more than 500 club appearances and scored...