The parents of Liverpool star Luis Diaz were kidnapped in Colombia on Saturday evening, his mother's safe return has been confirmed and his father has reportedly also been rescued
Luis Diaz's dad has reportedly been rescued from a kidnapping during a shootout that left two of his captors dead hours after the footballer's mum was freed from her ordeal.
As of yet, there has not yet been any official confirmation Luis Diaz's dad has been rescued by the local authorities. His mum was pictured overnight enjoying a tearful reunion with relatives. “They threatened them with weapons, made them get into the same vehicle and sped off with the other two on a motorbike tailing them. They headed for a rural area. The authorities were informed and there was a chase.”
He added: “Luis Manuel Diaz is a person who is much loved in Barrancas and there’s never been any talk of threats. He and his family are highly appreciated in this municipality and that is why he always felt calm and safe here.