Liverpool striker Luis Diaz recently embarked on a poignant journey as he returned to his hometown to join the Colombian national team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America.

Born in 1997, the talented striker wasted no time upon landing at the airport, heading straight to the hotel for a heartwarming reunion with his father. The moment was deeply emotional, with tears of joy flowing as the Diaz family embraced each other. Luis Diaz’s father, overwhelmed by the reunion, couldn’t hold back his tears.

Expressing their happiness for Diaz and his reunited family, the Colombian national team’s fan website took to social media, congratulating the players and hinting at the anticipation of welcoming another exceptional addition to the team.

Beyond the joyous occasion, Luis Diaz’s father also highlighted the importance of peace in the Colombian border region, where ongoing armed conflicts have tragically claimed the lives of half a million people in recent decades.

Luis Diaz previously made headlines when, after scoring a goal for Liverpool in a match against Luton Town, he revealed the words “Libertad Para Papa” (Free Dad) on his shirt, drawing attention to his father’s situation.