Luis Diaz's Father Still Missing Following Shootout Rescue Operation; Colombian Authorities Continue Search

Intense search operation underway in Colombia with a reward of £40,000 for information leading to the rescue of Luis Manuel Diaz, father of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, following his abduction along with wife who was later rescued.

Colombian and Liverpool striker Luis Diaz's parents were kidnapped near their home in northern Colombia. While his mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued by the police, his father remains missing
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the country's police director, General William Salamanca, confirmed the situation. Salamanca assured that every agent is being used to find Diaz's father
The Colombian Football Federation issued a statement expressing solidarity with Diaz and urged for immediate action to rescue Diaz's father
Diaz, 26, who joined Liverpool last year from Porto, has been left out of the squad in Liverpool's match against Nottingham Forest following the incident, prioritising his welfare
The kidnappers have reportedly used motorbikes to abduct Diaz's parents and there are fears that Diaz's father might be taken across the border to Venezuela. Colombian authorities are securing the areas and putting up checkpoints, along with intensifying border patrols
Colombian authorities have announced a reward of almost $49,000 for any information that can help locate Diaz's father. While Diaz's mother spoke with the Salamanca following her rescue, authorities continue to work on finding her husband