October 29th 2023.
On Sunday afternoon, Diogo Jota held a Luis Diaz shirt aloft in support of his teammate, whose parents had been kidnapped in Colombia only days before. Diaz was unable to play in Liverpool's game with Nottingham Forest due to the frightening incident.
Cilenis Marulanda, Diaz's mother, was freed thanks to the efforts of the Colombian police. However, Gustavo Petro, Colombia's president, confirmed late on Saturday that Diaz's father was still missing. In response, the police set a reward of 200m pesos for any information that could help rescue him.
The incident had a profound impact on Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. He spoke of the situation before the match, saying, "It's a worrying situation for all of us and it was a pretty tough night. I have never had that before. It's a new experience I never needed."
Liverpool Football Club released a statement on Sunday morning, saying, "We fervently hope that the matter is resolved safely and at the earliest possible opportunity. In the meantime, the player's welfare will continue to be our immediate priority."
Jota's goal celebration was a heartfelt gesture of support for his teammate and his family. It serves as a reminder of the power of teamwork and how we can all come together in moments of difficulty.
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