ā Outrage as Colombian Star Spotted Partying with Influencers While Teammates Pay Last Respects
Liverpool winger Luis DĆaz is facing a wave of backlash online after failing to attend Diogo Jotaās 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.
šø Photos of DĆaz at the event quickly surfaced on social media, triggering strong criticism from fans, many of whom described his actions as ādisrespectfulā and ādeeply disappointing.ā
āHow can you miss your teammateās funeralāsomeone who stood by you in your darkest hourājust to party with influencers?ā one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
š A History of Brotherhood
What makes the situation even more painful for fans is the history between the two players. When Luis DĆazās father was kidnapped in 2023 by armed rebels in Colombia, it was Diogo Jota who led the emotional support from the Liverpool squadāpublicly dedicating a goal to DĆaz and raising awareness during the ordeal.
āThere are gestures you never forget. Diogo had one of those with me,ā DĆaz wrote in a heartfelt tribute after hearing of Jotaās tragic death.
ā°ļø Liverpool Stars Turned Out in Numbers
While DĆaz remained in Colombia, many Liverpool teammatesāincluding Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Alisson Becker, Andy Robertson, and Jordan Hendersonāflew to Portugal to pay their respects to Jota, who died in a tragic car accident alongside his younger brother AndrĆ© Silva.
āļø Travel Issues or Priorities?
Some reports suggest DĆazās absence was due to logistical issuesāwith flights from Colombia to Portugal taking over 20 hoursābut critics argue he could have made the journey or at least avoided public celebrations during a mourning period.
š£ļø Public Reaction:
- āDiogo Jota supported you when your dad was taken. You couldnāt show up when he died? Thatās cold.ā
- āTotal lack of empathy. You were partying when the world mourned your friend.ā
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.