Luis Díaz, Liverpool Colombian winger, finds himself at the center of a major controversy after failing to attend the funeral of his teammate, Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident in Spain. The absence of the Colombian international has sparked widespread criticism, especially after images surfaced of him attending a social event instead of standing by the player’s family and the club during such a difficult time.

A questionable absence

While players like João Cancelo and Rúben Neves traveled immediately to Portugal to pay their respects despite being involved in the FIFA Club World Cup Díaz chose not to interrupt his vacation, a decision that left many fans deeply disappointed.

Appeared in an interview during the wake

The situation escalated further when Díaz appeared in a local media interview that aired during the time of Jota’s wake. When asked about the Portuguese forward's death, Díaz responded emotionally:

"It was unbelievable when I woke up and saw the news. I really started crying. It’s a deep pain. I remember he once had a beautiful gesture with me, and I will always carry that with me."

Lack of explanation raises criticism

So far, Díaz has not publicly explained why he chose not to attend the funeral. His tribute, although heartfelt, has been seen by many Liverpool fans as insufficient, with some even calling for his departure from the club.

A turbulent moment for Díaz

This episode marks one of the most difficult periods in Luis Díaz career. His actions have sparked disapproval, and his image among the fanbase has taken a significant hit. While only time will tell if he can rebuild trust, many supporters believe there are actions that cannot be easily forgotten.