Luis Diaz was pictured in a warm embrace with his father Luis Manuel Diaz, as the pair finally got reunited following the kidnapping saga.
Luis Manuel Diaz was released by rebels, who held him down for a period of 12 days, erupting major concern across the world.
The Liverpool forward and his father were pictured crying, as they were seen in a warm embrace for the first time following the kidnapping issue.
The abduction of Luis Diaz's father by the National Liberation Army (ELN) resulted in major outrage in Colombia and abroad.
They made their reasons for kidnapping the father and mother of Diaz known, indicating that it was basically for ransom.
The ELN group were swift in releasing the wife of Luis Diaz, Cilenis Marulanda, however, they kept Luis Diaz's father hostage for days.
They led the amateur football manager into a nearby mountain at gunpoint and continued to make demands from Luis Diaz.
The leader of the ELN group termed the abduction of the popular amateur coach as a “mistake”, but has maintained that kidnappings for ransom are not a breach of the ceasefire it signed earlier in 2023.
The terrorist group released Luis Manuel Diaz on Thursday, November 9, 2023, to the United Nations and officials from the Catholic Church.
Later that day he was released, and Diaz reunited with his wife and other family members, however, it took until November 14, 2023, for him to see his son in person and also hug his son, Luis Diaz.
Luis Diaz Jr is currently training in Colombia with the national team in view of a 2026 World Cup qualification encounter against Brazil on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
The player was absent for about two of Liverpool's games while his dad was in the custody of the rebels.
However, he featured in the game against Luton Town on November 5, 2023, coming on as a substitute to net a late equalizer.
Following his late equalizer against Rob Edwards' side, Luis Diaz lifted his shirt to indicate a message for his father and that message read: “Freedom for Papa”.
The 26-year-old joined Liverpool from FC Porto on January 30, 2022, for a fee of €47 million.
He has made 14 appearances for the Reds this campaign, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist across all competitions.
With Liverpool, Diaz has won several trophies, including; 1 FA Cup title, 1 Carabao Cup, and 1 English Super Cup.
Luis Diaz has made 61 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 15 goals and providing 9 assists across all competitions.
The Colombian star has been remarkable since he joined Liverpool and that has made him one of the go-to men in attack for Jurgen Klopp.
Internationally, Luis Diaz has made 43 appearances for Colombia, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist in all competitions.
Luis Manuel Diaz was released by rebels, who held him down for a period of 12 days, erupting major concern across the world.
The Liverpool forward and his father were pictured crying, as they were seen in a warm embrace for the first time following the kidnapping issue.
The abduction of Luis Diaz's father by the National Liberation Army (ELN) resulted in major outrage in Colombia and abroad.
They made their reasons for kidnapping the father and mother of Diaz known, indicating that it was basically for ransom.
The ELN group were swift in releasing the wife of Luis Diaz, Cilenis Marulanda, however, they kept Luis Diaz's father hostage for days.
They led the amateur football manager into a nearby mountain at gunpoint and continued to make demands from Luis Diaz.
The leader of the ELN group termed the abduction of the popular amateur coach as a “mistake”, but has maintained that kidnappings for ransom are not a breach of the ceasefire it signed earlier in 2023.
The terrorist group released Luis Manuel Diaz on Thursday, November 9, 2023, to the United Nations and officials from the Catholic Church.
Later that day he was released, and Diaz reunited with his wife and other family members, however, it took until November 14, 2023, for him to see his son in person and also hug his son, Luis Diaz.
Luis Diaz Jr is currently training in Colombia with the national team in view of a 2026 World Cup qualification encounter against Brazil on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
The player was absent for about two of Liverpool's games while his dad was in the custody of the rebels.
However, he featured in the game against Luton Town on November 5, 2023, coming on as a substitute to net a late equalizer.
Following his late equalizer against Rob Edwards' side, Luis Diaz lifted his shirt to indicate a message for his father and that message read: “Freedom for Papa”.
The 26-year-old joined Liverpool from FC Porto on January 30, 2022, for a fee of €47 million.
He has made 14 appearances for the Reds this campaign, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist across all competitions.
With Liverpool, Diaz has won several trophies, including; 1 FA Cup title, 1 Carabao Cup, and 1 English Super Cup.
Luis Diaz has made 61 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 15 goals and providing 9 assists across all competitions.
The Colombian star has been remarkable since he joined Liverpool and that has made him one of the go-to men in attack for Jurgen Klopp.
Internationally, Luis Diaz has made 43 appearances for Colombia, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist in all competitions.