The Colombian Football Federation has confirmed the release of Luis Diaz’s father after being in captive for nearing two weeks with his abductors.
Recall that The News Chronicle reported how the Liverpool’s forward parents were abducted two Saturday ago in Colombia, fortunately his mother was found less than 12 hours of the abduction.
“Gratitude to the authorities for the Liberation of Luís Manuel Díaz
The Colombian Football Federation thanks the National Government, the Military Forces and the National Police, as well as all the institutions and officials that made the release of Luís Manuel Díaz, father of our player Luís Díaz, possible.
Football as a sporting discipline symbolizes talent, dedication, teamwork and the intrinsic values of human beings. In Colombia, it must continue to be a benchmark for entertainment, healthy competition, unity, and joy.
Therefore, we insist on the need to maintain this activity, as well as those who are involved in it, in the sporting and administrative part and their families, outside of any scenario other than sports.
Behind a ball, the dreams and illusions of boys and girls, young people, women, men and adult soccer players, their loved ones and an entire country roll.
Football is passion in peace. Let no one ever think of attacking that reality again!”
