Movin by Luis Diaz’s Goals: Father’s Emotional Response, 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Luis Díaz’s father is moved by Colombia striker’s goals against Brazil

Mane Díaz watched the game from the stands of the Metropolitano stadium, in Barranquilla, alongside family members and the First Lady of Colombia, Verónica Alcocer.

The attacker’s father Liverpool He was kidnapped on October 28th by the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas, who were in peace negotiations with the local government. The player was left out of two of the club’s games during the period.

He returned in the 1-1 draw with Luton Town, when his father was still in ELN custody, scored the goal that secured the result for Liverpool and made a statement calling for his father’s release. On the 9th, Mane Díaz was rescued. The two only met again last Tuesday.

Colombia 2 x 1 Brazil – Highlights – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

For the first time, Luis Díaz scored two goals in the same game wearing a Colombia shirt. He reached 11 in 44 appearances for his country.

Colombia reached nine points and is third in the qualifiers. In the next round, the team faces Paraguay, on Tuesday, at Defensores del Chaco.

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2023-11-17 03:56:15
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