Díaz's absence from Jota's funeral sparks controversy as he prioritizes Colombian business engagements

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Yesterday, the funeral of Liverpool star Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car accident, was held in Spain, with most of his friends, family, and teammates attending to pay their respects. However, Liverpool's Colombian winger Luis Díaz did not attend, sparking criticism from fans.

Camel Live explained the reason for Díaz's absence—he was occupied with business activities in Colombia. It was revealed that as Jota's teammate at the English club, Díaz was unable to travel to Portugal because he had to handle commercial and personal affairs in Colombia, including meetings with influencers. Some fans expressed dissatisfaction, believing the Colombian forward should have prioritized being with the deceased's family during this difficult time.

A Colombian influencer who met with Díaz posted a photo with him on social media a day earlier, and commenters also criticized Díaz's conduct. The influencer, from Cali, Colombia, focuses on spreading Christian messages and charity work.

Criticism of Luis Díaz intensified when he recalled an incident from 2023. At the time, after Díaz's father was kidnapped, Jota celebrated a goal by holding up a jersey with his teammate's name, delivering a powerful message of support during one of Díaz's darkest personal and athletic crises.