Luis Diaz Faces Severe Criticism After Missing Jota's Funeral and Attending Entertainment Event Simultaneously

Colombian star Luis Diaz, Liverpool striker, faced a wave of furious backlash after being absent from the funeral of his Portuguese teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Da Silva, who tragically died in a car accident in Spain, while appearing at an entertainment event on the same day.

Jota and his brother were laid to rest in the Portuguese city of Guimaraes, in the presence of a large number of football stars, including the deceased's teammates at Liverpool. However, Diaz's absence drew attention, especially after the Spanish newspaper "Marca" revealed his non-attendance, which many considered inappropriate behavior, especially in light of the significant support Jota had provided to Diaz during the kidnapping crisis of his father in 2023.

Despite Diaz posting a heartfelt message on his social media platforms stating: "What happened pains me, not only for what he was on the field, but also off it. I will not forget what he did for me," his appearance at an event for influencers and artists, and filming satirical content, sparked widespread outrage, with followers seeing a contradiction between his words and actions.

Colombian media reported that the criticisms were not only directed at his absence from the funeral, but also at his choice to make a public appearance and promote the entertainment event on social media, creating a negative impression of the sincerity of his feelings.

Protests escalated on social media platforms, with football fans expressing their dismay at Diaz's stance, with some even calling for his possible departure from Liverpool due to the incident.