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Parents Of Liverpool Forward Luis Diaz Kidnapped In Colombia, Mother Later Rescued

Diaz바카라™s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued by police in the city of Barrancas in the northern department of La Guajira, Colombia바카라™s President Gustavo Petro said.

Liverpools Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring against Villarreal in UEFA Champions League semis.
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The parents of Colombian and Liverpool striker Luis Diaz were kidnapped on Saturday and while his mother was later rescued his father remained missing, authorities said. ()

Diaz바카라™s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued by police in the city of Barrancas in the northern department of La Guajira, Colombia바카라™s President Gustavo Petro said.

The country바카라™s police director, Gen. William Salamanca, said in a video he is using every agent to find Diaz바카라™s father.

The parents of the 26-year-old Diaz were reportedly kidnapped as they drove to their home. Gunmen on motorbikes stopped them and drove them away in the vehicle, authorities said.

Colombia바카라™s soccer federation said in a statement the kidnapping was regrettable and urged authorities to rescue the father.

Diaz has not commented on the incident.

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