â Outrage as Colombian Star Spotted Partying with Influencers While Teammates Pay Last Respects
Liverpool winger Luis DĂaz is facing a wave of backlash online after failing to attend Diogo Jotaâs 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.
đž Photos of DĂaz at the event quickly surfaced on social media, triggering strong criticism from fans, many of whom described his actions as âdisrespectfulâ and âdeeply disappointing.â
âHow can you miss your teammateâs funeralâsomeone who stood by you in your darkest hourâjust to party with influencers?â one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
đ A History of Brotherhood
What makes the situation even more painful for fans is the history between the two players. When Luis DĂazâs father was kidnapped in 2023 by armed rebels in Colombia, it was Diogo Jota who led the emotional support from the Liverpool squadâpublicly dedicating a goal to DĂaz and raising awareness during the ordeal.
âThere are gestures you never forget. Diogo had one of those with me,â DĂaz wrote in a heartfelt tribute after hearing of Jotaâs tragic death.
â°ïž Liverpool Stars Turned Out in Numbers
While DĂaz remained in Colombia, many Liverpool teammatesâincluding Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, and Jordan Hendersonâflew to Portugal to pay their respects to Jota, who died in a tragic car accident alongside his younger brother AndrĂ© Silva.
âïž Travel Issues or Priorities?
Some reports suggest DĂazâs absence was due to logistical issuesâwith flights from Colombia to Portugal taking over 20 hoursâbut critics argue he could have made the journey or at least avoided public celebrations during a mourning period.
đŁïž Public Reaction:
- âDiogo Jota supported you when your dad was taken. You couldnât show up when he died? Thatâs cold.â
- âTotal lack of empathy. You were partying when the world mourned your friend.â
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.