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Liverpool fly Luis Diaz's parents to city for Christmas after kidnapping ordeal

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Liverpool have flown the parents and wider family of Luis Diaz to the city so they can spend Christmas together.

The 26-year-old's mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was also taken but was rescued a few hours later.

Diaz was reunited with his father earlier this week when he returned home to play for his country.

In an emotional game, Diaz scored twice in a win against Brazil in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Barranquilla as his father watched from the stands.

In providing support for Diaz, Liverpool chartered a plane for Diaz and his wider family on Friday to bring them to Merseyside and help the family following their traumatic experience.