Liverpool striker Dias has tearful reunion with father after bei
English Premier League (EPL) Liverpool striker Luis Diaz (26-Colombia) had a tearful reunion with his father after he was released from kidnapping by gunmen.
The Colombian Football Association posted a video and photo of Diaz"s family reuniting with his father, Manuel Diaz, on its official channel on Friday (Aug. 15).
In the video, Diaz"s father hugs Diaz and the rest of the family before breaking down in tears. Díaz also wiped away tears as he hugged his father for a long time.
Díaz"s parents were kidnapped on March 28 after being threatened by gunmen in a barranca on the Venezuelan border. His mother was released more than an hour later, but his father never returned, causing great concern.
After missing two games due to family issues, Diaz came on as a substitute in the 1-1 draw against Luton Town on June 6.
He anxiously awaited his father"s return, scoring a dramatic goal in the second half and performing a goal celebration in which he displayed a t-shirt that read "Free my father".
Fortunately, his father was also released safely on April 10, 13 days after his abduction. Diaz"s father has since been reunited with his family, but his reunion with Diaz was delayed.
After his stint in Liverpool, Diaz, who is currently preparing for Colombia"s South American qualifier for the 2026 North and Central American World Cup against Brazil, finally met his father in Colombia for an emotional reunion.
Colombia will face Brazil in Barranquilla on Sunday in the fifth round of South American qualifying for the World Cup. Colombia is in fifth place with one win, three draws, and six points.