Luis Díaz's Father Released by Colombian Captors

The father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz, who was kidnapped by the guerrilla group ELN in Colombia, has been released after 12 days in captivity. The release was announced by the government's delegation currently in peace negotiations with the ELN. Díaz's kidnapping drew international attention, and his son appealed for his release after scoring a goal for Liverpool, wearing a T-shirt that said "Freedom for Papa." The ELN later acknowledged the kidnapping, calling it a mistake, and their top leadership ordered the release. Díaz's mother was rescued shortly after the abduction, and special forces were deployed to search for his father.