Luis Diaz’s decisive double against Brazil (2-1) made his father overjoyed, who was recently kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas.
The story could have been tragic, but it ends beautifully. Luis Diaz has lived days of anguish over the past two weeks, trembling for his father, Luis Manuel Diaz, who was kidnapped by Colombian rebels and detained for 12 days. Thursday evening, the Liverpool striker scored twice to give his country victory against Brazil (2-1). Under the eyes of his father, present in the stands.
Luis Manuel Diaz had difficulty containing his emotion. He collapsed on his knees, arms open, in tears, before joining his wife, who was also kidnapped for a few days.
Luis Diazs Dad’s reaction to him scoring last night ❤️
pic.twitter.com/MMhysHq2Qk— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 17, 2023
Luis Diaz congratulated by Alisson
Luis Diaz and his father met again on Tuesday. Two days later, the former Porto player signed this decisive double (75th, 79th), while the Seleçao led the score from Gabriel Martinelli’s goal (4th). And this gives Colombia its first victory over Brazil in 15 meetings, in World Cup qualifying.
” I thank God. He makes it all possible. We have always experienced difficult times, but life makes you strong and courageous. So goes football and so goes life, Luis Diaz said after the match. We deserved this victory. »
After the final whistle, Luis Diaz received a warm hug from Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson, to whom he had just scored two goals, but who wanted to greet his Liverpool teammate. “He’s a friend, he’s suffered a lot these days. It goes beyond football, he deserves it”confided the Reds goalkeeper, also moved.
This is why I love Alisson so much, goes to Luis Diaz and gives him a wholesome hug after FT knowing what it means to him for his family, even if he scored twice past him and Brazil lost.
Family means so much more than football. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QJn6XLHm4j
— Samuel (@SamueILFC) November 17, 2023
