According to information obtained by bouncenationkenya.com, release footage of Mane Diaz, the father of Luis Díaz, went viral following his 12-day captivity in a Colombian kidnapping den.
On social media, he then begged for his father’s “prompt release,” and almost two weeks after the kidnapping, his father has finally been found and returned home.
The immense sense of relief that comes with knowing Diaz Sr. has been released safely and will shortly return to his family is beyond words.
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 ManueAn 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.”
l 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.”
