Luis Manuel Diaz, 58, was kidnapped at gunpoint at a petrol station in Colombia on 28 October.
Liverpool player Luis Diaz's father has been released after 12 days of captivity, according to Colombian media.His mother, Clienis Marulanda, was also kidnapped but was found safe some hours later.
A search and rescue involving more than 200 members of the police force has been underway for 12 days.The Colombian Football Federation have released this statement onThe Colombian Football Federation thanks the National Government, the Military Forces and the National Police, as well as all the institutions and officials that made the release of Luís Manuel Díaz, father of our player Luís Díaz, possible.
Football as a sporting discipline symbolizes talent, dedication, teamwork and the intrinsic values of human beings. In Colombia it must continue to be a benchmark for entertainment, healthy competition, unity and joy. Therefore, we insist on the need to maintain this activity, as well as those who are involved in it, in the sporting and administrative part and their families, outside of any scenario other than sports.
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