Father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz released after his kidnapping in Colombia by ELN guerrillas
1 year, 4 months ago

Father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz released after his kidnapping in Colombia by ELN guerrillas

Associated Press  

BARRANCAS, Colombia — The father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz was released Thursday by members of a guerrilla group who kidnapped him in northern Colombia, the government announced, ending a 12-day ordeal for the family. “But always with faith placed in God for the best outcome because our family does not deserve an attack of this magnitude.” The United Nations and the Catholic Church helped facilitate the handover, and their representatives received Díaz’s father Thursday in the area of the mountain range Serranía del Perijá, where he received primary medical care. “Mane is a man with a very humble heart, a man who has fought to raise his children,” Barrancas resident Mayulis Lindo Redondo said, using the elder Díaz’s nickname. After Díaz’s father was released, the government’s peace talks delegation demanded in a statement that the ELN immediately free anyone it still “has in captivity” and end its practice of kidnappings.

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Luis Diaz's father admits he hasn't given up hope over a shock move to LaLiga from Liverpool and opens up on past Real Madrid and Atletico interest
1 year ago

Luis Diaz's father admits he hasn't given up hope over a shock move to LaLiga from Liverpool and opens up on past Real Madrid and Atletico interest

Daily Mail  

Luis Diaz's father has admitted he hasn't given up hope over a move to Spain. Despite him winning several trophies on Merseyside, Diaz's dad has teased a transfer to LaLiga and name-dropped past suitors Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Luis Diaz's father has admitted he hasn't given up hope over a future move to Spain Mane Diaz also opened up …

Liverpool fly Luis Diaz’s parents to UK for Christmas with son after kidnapping
1 year, 4 months ago

Liverpool fly Luis Diaz’s parents to UK for Christmas with son after kidnapping

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liverpool have flown Luis Diaz’s parents to Merseyside …

Four suspects in alleged kidnap of Liverpool star Luis Diaz's father LAUGH as they appear in court in Colombia... as prosecutors claim one posed as a football coach to infiltrate his inner circle
1 year, 4 months ago

Four suspects in alleged kidnap of Liverpool star Luis Diaz's father LAUGH as they appear in court in Colombia... as prosecutors claim one posed as a football coach to infiltrate his inner circle

Daily Mail  

The alleged kidnappers of Luis Diaz's father were told to stop laughing by an angry state prosecutor when they appeared before a judge today. Top left, Andrys Alcides Bolívar Bolívar, alias Andrys; top right, Marlon Rafael Brito Bolívar, alias Marlon; Bottom left, Yerdinson Bolívar Bolívar, alias Areca; Bottom right, Brayan Javier Morales Sanjuan, alias Brayan They have accused the four …

The kidnap of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz’s father, as told by his family
1 year, 4 months ago

The kidnap of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz’s father, as told by his family

New York Times  

Josher Jesus Brito Diaz thought nothing of it when his phone began to ring. According to Josher, the group who initially took Diaz’s parents were not ELN, but “common criminals”. “When the ELN issued the communique, we were reassured because we said, ‘They have him, there may be a quick release because of the peace process’,” Josher says. “ wanted …

Father of Luis Diaz reveals details of kidnapping ordeal: ‘It was a lot of horseback riding’
1 year, 4 months ago

Father of Luis Diaz reveals details of kidnapping ordeal: ‘It was a lot of horseback riding’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The father of Liverpool star Luis Diaz said …

Colombian police arrest four men allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Luis Diaz's father... after he was held in captivity for 12 days following his seizure at gunpoint
1 year, 4 months ago

Colombian police arrest four men allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Luis Diaz's father... after he was held in captivity for 12 days following his seizure at gunpoint

Daily Mail  

Colombian police have arrested four men allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Luis Diaz's father. Colombian Police have arrested four men allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Luis Diaz's father Diaz Snr received medical care after being rescued following 12 days in captivity as his family and friends held their breath He was taken at gunpoint with his wife by …

Father of Liverpool player Luis Diaz not leaving Colombia after kidnapping
1 year, 4 months ago

Father of Liverpool player Luis Diaz not leaving Colombia after kidnapping

The Hindu  

The father of Liverpool football player Luis Diaz said on Friday he will keep living in Colombia after enduring nearly two weeks of captivity by guerrillas, marked by sleepless nights and exhausting days of horseback riding through the mountains. Diaz’s capture stoked criticism of ongoing peace talks between the ELN and the government of leftist President Gustavo Petro, who is …

‘ELN Guerrillas Made Me Walk for Hours, No Sleep for 12 Days’: Liverpool Striker Diaz’s Father after Release
1 year, 4 months ago

‘ELN Guerrillas Made Me Walk for Hours, No Sleep for 12 Days’: Liverpool Striker Diaz’s Father after Release

News 18  

Between tears, Luis Manuel Diaz, father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz, recounted Friday how he was made to walk “too much” with little sleep in the nearly two weeks he was held hostage in a mountainous area of Colombia by members of the ELN guerrilla group. Diaz, finally liberated Thursday after calls from around the world for his freedom, told …

How the kidnap of Luis Diaz’s father united Colombia in outrage, fear – and, finally, joy
1 year, 4 months ago

How the kidnap of Luis Diaz’s father united Colombia in outrage, fear – and, finally, joy

New York Times  

Luis Manuel Diaz held up a hand in appreciation as he attempted to make himself heard above the din. Soon we will have the opportunity to greet you and hug you.” People wait in front of the house of Luis Manuel Diaz Five thousand miles away in France, 26-year-old Colombia international Diaz received confirmation that his father had been released …

Luis Diaz’s father freed by kidnappers in Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Luis Diaz’s father freed by kidnappers in Colombia

The Independent  

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Father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz is released 12 days after his kidnapping by rebels in Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz is released 12 days after his kidnapping by rebels in Colombia

The Hindu  

Colombia’s government announced Thursday that the father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz was released, 12 days after his kidnapping in northern Colombia by members of the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, or ELN. Luis Manuel Diaz’s kidnapping on October 28 in the small town of Barrancas quickly drew international attention. On Sunday, the younger Diaz appealed for his father’s release …

Colombia’s ELN rebel group free father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz
1 year, 4 months ago

Colombia’s ELN rebel group free father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz

Al Jazeera  

Striker’s father had been taken captive by the guerrilla group in northern Colombia last month. The Colombian government says the National Liberation Army rebel group has released the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz after kidnapping him nearly two weeks ago. In a statement on Thursday, a Colombian delegation that has been negotiating with the ELN in pursuit of a …

Colombian Govt. Demand For Immediate Release of Liverpool Forward Luis Diaz's Father
1 year, 4 months ago

Colombian Govt. Demand For Immediate Release of Liverpool Forward Luis Diaz's Father

News 18  

Colombia’s ELN guerilla group must release the kidnapped father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz on Tuesday, a government negotiator said, following a withdrawal of troops as requested by the rebels. Diaz, who had returned back in action for Liverpool on Sunday, bundled home a goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 1-1 draw at Luton …

Colombia’s ELN says release of Luis Diaz’s father delayed by military activity
1 year, 4 months ago

Colombia’s ELN says release of Luis Diaz’s father delayed by military activity

The Hindu  

The release of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz’s father by Colombian rebel group the National Liberation Army will be delayed while military operations continue in the region, the group said. Although the ELN has said the footballer’s father would be freed “as soon as possible”, the presence of Colombia’s security forces in the region have hampered his release, the group said …

Liverpool’s Luis Diaz makes emotional plea for release of kidnapped father
1 year, 4 months ago

Liverpool’s Luis Diaz makes emotional plea for release of kidnapped father

The Independent  

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Luis Diaz pleads for release of his kidnapped father after scoring key goal for Liverpool
1 year, 4 months ago

Luis Diaz pleads for release of his kidnapped father after scoring key goal for Liverpool

India Today  

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz came off as a substitute to score a late equalizer in a 1-1 Premier League tie against struggling Luton Town on Sunday, dedicating the goal to his father, who is being held captive in Colombia. The 26-year-old was forced to withdraw from Liverpool's game last week after word surfaced that his parents had been kidnapped by …

Luis Díaz begs for father's release in emotional statement after scoring crucial Liverpool equaliser against Luton
1 year, 4 months ago

Luis Díaz begs for father's release in emotional statement after scoring crucial Liverpool equaliser against Luton

ABC  

Liverpool striker Luis Díaz has made an emotional plea for his father to be released following his kidnapping in Colombia. The 26-year-old Colombian international's mother, Cilenis Marulanda was found, but his father Luis Manuel Díaz, is still missing. Díaz came off the bench to score an injury-time equaliser in Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Luton in the Premier League, lifting his …

Colombia’s Luis Diaz begs kidnappers to release father after Liverpool goal
1 year, 4 months ago

Colombia’s Luis Diaz begs kidnappers to release father after Liverpool goal

Al Jazeera  

‘Every second, every minute, our anguish grows,’ Diaz wrote in a post begging the Colombian rebel group ELN to release his father. Colombian footballer Luis Diaz has begged the rebel group which kidnapped his parents to release his father after scoring a late equaliser for Liverpool upon his return to action for the English Premier League club. Diaz said his …

Luis Diaz sends a message for his kidnapped father after scoring for Liverpool
1 year, 4 months ago

Luis Diaz sends a message for his kidnapped father after scoring for Liverpool

Associated Press  

Luis Diaz lifted his Liverpool jersey to reveal a T-shirt with the words “Libertad Para Papa” after scoring a late equalizer Sunday in his first appearance for the team since his parents were kidnapped in his native Colombia. Diaz bundled home a goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 1-1 draw at Luton in the …

Luis Diaz calls for father’s release after scoring late equaliser in Liverpool return
1 year, 4 months ago

Luis Diaz calls for father’s release after scoring late equaliser in Liverpool return

New York Times  

Luis Diaz has spoken of his deepening anguish and pleaded with his father’s kidnappers to sanction his release. While celebrating his goal, Diaz showed a shirt that read the message ‘libertad para papa’ which translates to ‘freedom for Papa.’ The statement read: “Today it is not the footballer speaking to you, today Lucho Diaz, the son of Luis Manuel Diaz, …

Liverpool’s Klopp to let Diaz decide when he’s ready to play again after kidnapping of father
1 year, 4 months ago

Liverpool’s Klopp to let Diaz decide when he’s ready to play again after kidnapping of father

Associated Press  

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will let winger Luis Diaz decide for himself when he’s ready to play again, after his parents were kidnapped by a guerrilla group in Colombia. Diaz’s father is still missing, while his mother was rescued within hours by police after the kidnapping last weekend in the small Colombian town of Barrancas. Colombia’s government …

Luis Diaz to decide Liverpool return while father remains missing
1 year, 4 months ago

Luis Diaz to decide Liverpool return while father remains missing

The Independent  

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Father of Liverpool’s Luis Diaz kidnapped by rebel ELN, Colombia says
1 year, 4 months ago

Father of Liverpool’s Luis Diaz kidnapped by rebel ELN, Colombia says

Al Jazeera  

Diaz’s parents were kidnapped on Saturday in the town of Barrancas, although his mother was rescued within hours. Colombia’s government says the armed rebel group the National Liberation Army, known as ELN, was responsible for the weekend kidnapping of the father of Liverpool and Colombian national football team striker Luis Diaz. ELN representative Juan Carlos Cuellar reportedly said the group …

Colombia’s government says ELN guerrillas kidnapped the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz
1 year, 4 months ago

Colombia’s government says ELN guerrillas kidnapped the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s government said Thursday that the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, was responsible for the weekend kidnapping of the father of Liverpool and Colombian national soccer team striker Luis Díaz. The peace delegation of the government, which is currently in negotiations with ELN, said in a statement it was “officially aware” that the kidnapping …

Liverpool fought for Diaz, Klopp says, after Colombian’s father kidnapped
1 year, 4 months ago

Liverpool fought for Diaz, Klopp says, after Colombian’s father kidnapped

The Hindu  

Liverpool was “fighting for Luis Diaz” in its 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at home on Sunday, manager Jurgen Klopp said, as authorities in Colombia search for Diaz’s kidnapped father. Kidnappers tried to seize both of Diaz’s parents near their home in Colombia on Saturday but his mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued, Colombian President Gustavo Petro …

Parents of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz kidnapped in Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Parents of Liverpool winger Luis Diaz kidnapped in Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Colombia’s president says Diaz’s mother has been rescued, but a search continues for his missing father. The mother of Liverpool’s Colombian winger Luis Diaz has been rescued from kidnappers but the search for his father continues, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said. “From the moment the Attorney General’s Office learned of the kidnapping of the parents of the Colombian player Luis …

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