Following a challenging period for the Diaz family, Liverpool’s No. 7 experienced a heartwarming reunion with his father. Heartening photos of the reunion were shared with the public on Tuesday. This marked Diaz’s inaugural return to his home nation ahead of Colombia’s World Cup qualifying matches later this month.

For the first time since the ordeal, the couple hugged in Barranquilla, and Diaz’s father was clearly moved.

Tuesday night, Diaz posted on Instagram, saying, “Thank you God for allowing us to be together as a family.”

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