louis diaz He is the renowned forward of the ‘reds’ who arrived in 2022 to shine in Jürgen Klopp’s team, and in the 4th match of the 2022/2023 Premier League, he managed to score his first double in English football.
Saturday, August 27, 2022 will be a day that the Díaz family will never forget in English football: while Luis Fernando, Liverpool FC attacker, scored two goals and was one of the figures in the 9-0 thrashing of AFC Bournemouth, Eduardo vibrated from the Anfield stands with the historic performance of his compatriot, an idol of Colombian football.
After the unforgettable match, ‘Lucho’ decided surprise a compatriot with a tremendous gift.
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The military and the ‘salute to the flag’
Eduardo Díaz is an officer of the Colombian Air Force, 28, who decided to travel on a tour to Europe with his wife. His love of football, and of Manchester United, made England a mandatory stop on his family outing. Also, because his father lives in London.
Although his main objective was to visit Old Trafford and the United museum, Eduardo also traveled 5 hours by car from London to Liverpool last Saturday to see Luis Diaz at Anfield.
“We arrived early to see the players warm up. I carried my flag. I got close to the corner kick, on that side Luis attacked and I guess he saw the flag because he passed a lot on that side. At the end of the game, I went early to the tunnel where the players enter. With my shirt, the ‘Lucho’ scarf and waving the flag, I tried to make him see me. When he was getting closer, I yelled “’Lucho’” at him, and he gave me his shirt, he came over and gave it to me, he didn’t throw it away, like other players do”is the emotional story of Eduardo, Díaz as Liverpool’s ’23’.
Together with his wife and his father, the officer lived a dream afternoon in Liverpool. “There is a great atmosphere, the fans go with great fervor, they shout to encourage their team. It’s impressive when they sing the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone”; Even though I’m not a fan, it’s really exciting to live that moment”, he says from Europe, as the tour -which also took him to see the match between Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano, with Falcao- continues.
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“The tickets were obtained in advance, because it is difficult to obtain them since the teams sell their season tickets. The truth is that it is a great joy, I even trembled with emotion, one is very happy to receive such a shirt, after that tremendous game”, recalls Eduardo, born in Villavicencio and a fan of Deportivo Cali.
Finally, the Colombian fan confirms what is seen from Colombia: “’Lucho’ Díaz is very much loved by the fans. Many wear their scarves, their t-shirt, they chant their name. He is a great player. The fans behave very well and have a party”.
JUAN PABLO AREVALO
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