Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has broken his silence after Colombia's Copa America final defeat to Alexis Mac Allister's Argentina

11:52, 18 Jul 2024

Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool is consoled by team mate Luis Diaz following their side's elimination from the UEFA Europa League after the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Quarter-Final second leg match between Atalanta and Liverpool FC at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia(Image: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Alexis Mac Allister has shown his class after sharing a heartfelt message to Luis Diaz after getting the better of his Liverpool team-mate in Sunday’s Copa America final.



Argentina ran out 1-0 winners after extra-time, much to the delight of Mac Allister as the reigning world champions defended their continental crown.

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But Diaz was understandably devastated by the loss, having helped fire Colombia to their first Copa America final since their only win in the tournament’s history back in 2001.

Los Cafeteros had put together a 28-game unbeaten run dating back to February 2022 prior to being downed by Argentina, to further add to their disappointment.

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The Liverpool forward was understandably devastated by the defeat, and shared an emotional post to Instagram on Wednesday night as he made a promise to his fellow Colombians.

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"Dear Colombians, I took a few days to process the pain of losing this final," Diaz wrote on Instagram.

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"Unfortunately we could not give ourselves the joy of being champions but I assure you that this group will not get tired of trying and that we will be excited again.

VIVA COLOMBIA we will return…"

Mac Allister responded to his Reds club team-mate’s post, encouraging him to stay positive and congratulating him despite the defeat.

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“Head up Luchito!” he wrote.

“And congratulations on the tournament you played.”

Diaz’s future at Liverpool remains the subject of speculation amid ongoing transfer links with Barcelona.