– Outrage as Colombian Star Spotted Partying with Influencers While Teammates Pay Last Respects
Liverpool winger Luis Díaz is facing a wave of backlash online after failing to attend Diogo Jota’s funeral, which took place in Gondomar, Portugal, over the weekend. The Colombian international was instead seen at a private party in Barranquilla, posing for photos with influencers.
📸 Photos of Díaz at the event quickly surfaced on social media, triggering strong criticism from fans, many of whom described his actions as “disrespectful” and “deeply disappointing.”
“How can you miss your teammate’s funeral—someone who stood by you in your darkest hour—just to party with influencers?” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
💔 A History of Brotherhood
What makes the situation even more painful for fans is the history between the two players. When Luis Díaz’s father was kidnapped in 2023 by armed rebels in Colombia, it was Diogo Jota who led the emotional support from the Liverpool squad—publicly dedicating a goal to Díaz and raising awareness during the ordeal.
“There are gestures you never forget. Diogo had one of those with me,” Díaz wrote in a heartfelt tribute after hearing of Jota’s tragic death.
⚰️ Liverpool Stars Turned Out in Numbers
While Díaz remained in Colombia, many Liverpool teammates—including Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, and Jordan Henderson—flew to Portugal to pay their respects to Jota, who died in a tragic car accident alongside his younger brother André Silva.
✈️ Travel Issues or Priorities?
Some reports suggest Díaz’s absence was due to logistical issues—with flights from Colombia to Portugal taking over 20 hours—but critics argue he could have made the journey or at least avoided public celebrations during a mourning period.
🗣️ Public Reaction:
- “Diogo Jota supported you when your dad was taken. You couldn’t show up when he died? That’s cold.”
- “Total lack of empathy. You were partying when the world mourned your friend.”
As the debate continues to rage online, many are questioning the priorities of modern football stars and the weight of loyalty in times of grief.
