Luis Manuel Diaz, 58, was kidnapped at gunpoint at a petrol station in Colombia on 28 October.
Liverpool player Luis Diaz's father has been released after 12 days of captivity, according to Colombian media.After days of negotiation with guerilla group the National Liberation Army , the Liverpool winger's father has now been released.A search and rescue involving more than 200 members of the police force has been underway for 12 days.Manuel Luis Diaz pictured after his release.
Football as a sporting discipline symbolizes 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.
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.More to follow.
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