Bournemouth confirm investigation into Alex Jimenez, 21, over alleged messages to 15-year-old girl as player is excluded from squad for match this weekend

AFC Bournemouth have launched an investigation into defender Alex Jimenez, 21, following allegations that social media messages purportedly sent by him were directed at a 15-year-old girl. The club has excluded Jimenez from their squad for this weekend's match while the investigation is ongoing. Bournemouth confirmed the probe following the emergence of the alleged messages.