Luis Manuel Díaz, Luis Díaz’s father, completed 13 days in captivity and this Thursday, November 9, he was released in Valledupar. ‘Mane’ had been kidnapped by the ELN when he was traveling in his truck through the rural area of Barrancas, La Guajira, where the community was in suspense over his kidnapping.
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The news has moved the entire sports world, from the Colombian Football Federation to the main sports media in England, which have echoed the release of the Liverpool star’s father.
One of the people who was always attentive to the kidnapping of ‘Mane’ Díaz is the Colombian James Rodríguez, who on different occasions asked for the freedom of the 58-year-old man.
This Thursday, after his release was confirmed, the man from Cucuta used his social networks and sent a heartfelt message celebrating the fact, and made an important request for the release of all the kidnapped people.
“Luis Manuel Díaz was finally released… We continue to call for the immediate release of the rest of those kidnapped in Colombia,” wrote James, who accompanied his publication with an emoji of praying hands.
Luis Manuel Díaz was finally released… 🙏🏻🙏🏻 We continue to ask for the immediate release of the rest of those kidnapped in Colombia.
— James Rodríguez (@jamesdrodriguez) November 9, 2023
Liverpool and Klopp celebrate the freedom of ‘Mane’ Díaz
Liverpool was one of the first to comment on the news that came from northern Colombia and celebrated through its social networks: “We are delighted with the news of @LuisFDiaz19. The safe return of the father and we thank everyone involved in securing his release.”
After the news became known, it was confirmed that Luis will start Liverpool’s match against Toulouse, on the fourth round of the Europa League group stage.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool coach, who gave details of how Luis Díaz was doing. “Lucho is very happy, with his thumb up all the time. He looks good, very, very good,” said the coach.
Regarding the player’s state of mind, he added: “Yes. He is in a great state of mind…
We asked him if he wanted to play, he said yes, so he will.”
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