Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Release footage of Luis Díaz’s father, Mane Diaz, goes viral as he’s free after he spent 12 days in kidnappers den in Colombia.
He then pleaded for the “prompt release” of his father on social media, and nearly two weeks after the kidnapping, his father has now been safely rescued.
Words are not enough for the huge relief that comes with now knowing Diaz Sr. has been safely released and soon to be back with his family..
An FCF statement read: “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 Luis Manuel Diaz, father of our player Luis Diaz, possible.
“Football as a sporting discipline symbolises 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…
Diaz Sr. has now been released, and has been pictured with members of the Catholic Church in the village of El Salado, La Guajira.
According to Colombian outlet Semana, who have covered the story throughout, Diaz Sr. is “in good health conditions,” with the helicopter later flying him to Valledupar.
He will eventually be transported back to Barrancas, which is around an hour-and-a-half away, to be reunited with his wife and family. “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.”
