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😔 Fans Criticise Luis DĆ­az for Skipping Diogo Jota’s Funeral

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– 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 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.

šŸ“ø Photos of DĆ­az at the event quickly surfaced on social media, triggering strong criticism from fans, many of whom described his actions as ā€œdisrespectfulā€ and ā€œdeeply disappointing.ā€

ā€œHow can you miss your teammate’s funeral—someone who stood by you in your darkest hour—just to party with influencers?ā€ one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

šŸ’” A History of Brotherhood

What makes the situation even more painful for fans is the history between the two players. When Luis DĆ­az’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 DĆ­az and raising awareness during the ordeal.

ā€œThere are gestures you never forget. Diogo had one of those with me,ā€ DĆ­az wrote in a heartfelt tribute after hearing of Jota’s tragic death.

āš°ļø Liverpool Stars Turned Out in Numbers

While DĆ­az 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 AndrĆ© Silva.

āœˆļø Travel Issues or Priorities?

Some reports suggest DĆ­az’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.


šŸ—£ļø Public Reaction:

  • ā€œDiogo Jota supported you when your dad was taken. You couldn’t show up when he died? That’s cold.ā€
  • ā€œTotal 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.

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