‘Such good news!’: Liverpool fans express their delight as Luis Diaz’s father is finally released after his 13-day kidnapping ordeal in Colombia
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Liverpool fans have shared their joy as Luis Diaz’s father was finally released following his 13-day kidnapping nightmare in Colombia.
News emerged that Luis Manuel Diaz had been taken into custody by a ‘Humanitarian Commission’ consisting of the Catholic Church and the UN on Thursday.
The 58-year-old was taken along with the attacker’s mother when they went to get watermelons at a gas station on Saturday, October 28. Diaz watched as his mother was rescued for hours after she was kidnapped, but his father remained missing for 12 days.
However, it has now been revealed that Diaz’s father has been rescued and taken to a nearby town for medical checks, with the family already on their way to visit him.
Now Liverpool fans have shared their joy at the news with one fan writing on social media: ‘It’s going to be surreal tonight.’
Luis Diaz played for Liverpool in the Europa League against Toulouse tonight
Luis Manuel Diaz, center, steps out of a helicopter after being rescued in Valledupar
Liverpool fans took to social media to share their joy at the news about Luis Diaz’s father
Another said: ‘Lucho goal tonight, we all want that,’ while a third wrote: ‘Finally.’
A fourth also posted a comment saying “such good news” with two heart emojis.
Liverpool Football Club also shared their joy on social media, praising those involved for his ‘safe return’.
They shared the following statement: “We are thrilled by the news of the safe return of Luis Diaz’s father and thank everyone involved in securing his release.”
The Reds will play against French Toulouse in the Europa League tonight.