Jota (L) and Diaz (R) were teammates
Liverpool winger, Luis Díaz, has come under fire from fans after photos emerged showing him at a private party with social media influencers, while the majority of his Liverpool teammates attended the wake of the late Diogo Jota.
Jota and his brother André Silva tragically died in a car crash in northwestern Spain on July 3, 2025, just 11 days after the forward’s wedding, and weeks before pre-season was due to start.
A wake was held in Gondomar, Portugal, on Friday, July 4, 2025, followed by their funeral at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar the next day – July 5.
Fans on X and Liverpool forums voiced anger toward Díaz, accusing him of hypocrisy and insensitivity.
Many noted how Jota had previously shown solidarity with Díaz, standing alongside him when Díaz’s father was kidnapped, yet Díaz was absent when Jota needed him most.
On the other hand, numerous Liverpool players joined family and club staff in Portugal. Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Virgil van Dijk attended the wake and funeral, with emotional tributes at Anfield and moments of silence held ahead of the Women’s Euro 2025 fixtures.
Liverpool also postponed its pre-season training, and club officials readied flights for players and staff to attend ceremonies in Portugal.
Supporters are calling on the club to address Díaz’s absence. Several fans demanded a public explanation, with some calling for an apology.
Díaz has not commented publicly. Liverpool has also kept its communications focused on backing Jota’s family and has yet to respond to Díaz’s situation.
Read some of the comments below:
Luis Diaz partying with Colombian streamers and influencers instead of attending Jota’s funeral. Ruben Neves flew in from USA, Endo from Japan. There’s literally no excuse for him. Jota held Diaz’s father’s shirt when he was kidnapped.
Shameful! pic.twitter.com/UfAxksZH6T
— 🇵🇸 ‘ (@AdiiiFCB) July 6, 2025
luis diaz is a piece of shit. when his father was kidnapped, jota scored a goal and held up a shirt with his name on it in support. now, instead of attending his friend’s funeral, he was out there partying with colombian influencers. shame on him
— ُ (@rvronoa) July 6, 2025
Didn’t seem too upset going on the piss with tiktokers instead of the funeral though
— Fenrir-🇮🇪 (@FenLFC22) July 6, 2025
We’re not doubting that. The partying, TikTok’s just look bad, that’s all
— 𝙆𝙖𝙮™️ #20TIMES🏆 (@KayLFC05_) July 6, 2025
If the rumors are true then he is the most ungrateful and fool of the team and must leave the club
— SCOUSER RED 🔴 (@hann_baye) July 6, 2025
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