FIFA sends ‘support and prayers’ to Luis Diaz as search for his father continues

FIFA has sent its “support and prayers” to Liverpool forward Luis Diaz following the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia.

It has been confirmed that Diaz’s mother has been rescued and, after the player returned home to be with family members, the Colombian authorities have stepped up their search for his father.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Instagram: “On behalf of FIFA and the global football community, I would like to extend our support and prayers to Luis Diaz, his family and his friends in these difficult times.”

Pedimos a los captores de Luis Manuel Díaz, padre de @LuisFDiaz19, que lo liberen ya, sin condiciones. El fútbol es paz. Lucho, estamos contigo. Colombia está contigo.#TodosSomosLucho#TodosSomosColombia