{"id":298354,"date":"2023-11-05T20:54:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=298354"},"modified":"2023-11-05T20:54:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T20:54:13","slug":"jurgen-klopp-offers-sad-reminder-of-luis-diazs-struggles-after-liverpool-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/jurgen-klopp-offers-sad-reminder-of-luis-diazs-struggles-after-liverpool-goal\/","title":{"rendered":"Jurgen Klopp offers sad reminder of Luis Diaz’s ‘struggles’ after Liverpool goal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Luton Town vs Liverpool in pictures<\/h3>\n

Jurgen Klopp was quick to remind the world that Luiz Diaz\u2019s pain continues even after he paid tribute to his kidnapped father following Liverpool\u2019s late equaliser against Luton. The Colombian\u2019s late goal after coming in as a substitute earned the Reds a 1-1 draw and he pulled up a shirt saying \u201cLibertad Para Papa\u201d which translates to \u201cFreedom for dad\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was wonderful and emotional and fantastic, but the real problem is not sorted because of that,\u201d Klopp said. \u201cWe wanted to give \u2013 and he wanted it as well \u2013 Lucho an opportunity to be a bit distracted from the other things.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe cannot do anything, he is waiting all the time and the family is waiting all the time for news. We’re supporting him and feeling his pain but for him it’s a different level.<\/p>\n

\u201cFootball can bring joy to someone who is struggling. Football is bringing joy to Luis at this moment. I understand it\u2019s a nice story and super positive and great for him, but these things go by. The real information we need is different information.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt says a lot about his character and inner strength. I can’t imagine what he’s going through.\u201d Diaz issued a statement post-match that read: \u201cToday the soccer player is not speaking to you, today Lucho Diaz, the son of Luis Manuel Diaz, is speaking to you. Mane my dad is a tireless worker, our pillar in the family and he is kidnapped.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI ask the ELN for the prompt release of my dad, and I ask international organidations to intercede for his freedom. Every second every minute our anguish grows. My mother, my brothers and I are desperate, distressed and without words to describe what we are feeling. This suffering will only end when we have him back home.<\/p>\n

\u201cI beg you to release him immediately, respecting his integrity and ending this painful wait as soon as possible. In the name of love and compassion, we ask that you reconsider your actions and allow us to recover him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thank Colombians and the international community for the support received, thank you for so many demonstrations of love and solidarity in this difficult time that many families in my country find themselves living.\u201d<\/p>\n