Luis Diaz will not face any action from the FA after lifting his shirt to reveal a message calling for the release of his kidnapped father.
Liverpool’s Colombian star, whose parents were abducted at gunpoint in his homeland, wore a t-shirt with the words ‘Libertad Para Papa’ (‘Freedom for Papa’) under his jersey - which he displayed after he scored a dramatic injury-time equaliser at Luton yesterday.
FA rules state players cannot lift shirts to reveal personal messages.
However, given the exceptional circumstances - and the fact the 26-year-old did not fully remove his shirt - Mail Sport understands bosses will not bring charges.
While Diaz’s mother was rescued, his father remains missing after the pair were kidnapped at a petrol station nine days ago.
Colombia’s anti-government ELN group were behind the abduction, in the far north of the country.
Footage captured yesterday showed emotional members of Diaz’s family, including his mother, celebrating his goal which they ahead watched on television. Earlier, she had made an impassioned plea for the release of her husband.
Siucdmnsy
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stupid FA
muzbcdeim
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FA very stupid
Beeilmnopy
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common sense has prevailed
kay7
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ohhh now lifting the shirt will get an action from FA? yea yea FA, you can do what ever you want.. I understand now
DavidMessi1
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This is a very sensitive matter and he needs everyone’s support including the FA so why should he get punished
deepsky
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English FA is a complete non sense. if care is not taken they will destroy that beautiful league. Good players might soon start loosing interest in the EPL. Officiating nonsense, VAR nonsense, FA the worse 😑 🙄 😒
wuzbeimou
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That shows FA is sensitive to the players plight.
kcinedals
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The FA is an arse to consider even thinking about changing him. it shows their heart and brans are only thinking about money. I think players should be able to have message,s like they use to do years ago
kukdknoyz
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Common Sense has prevailed. BRAVO.
Joelinhocent
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What wrong is in that one that FA wants to press charges or thinking of not pressing it. It likes England FA can drink water 💦 through their nose(s).
Which line you didn’t understand
Echee27
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What wrong is in that one that FA wants to press charges or thinking of not pressing it. It likes England FA can drink water 💦 through their nose(s).
Oga abeg English is not for everybody, you for write ham for broken make me understand wetin you dey try talk. In case of next time, try to summarize it, because it took me a lot of time and energy to understand what you said
Joelinhocent
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What wrong is in that one that FA wants to press charges or thinking of not pressing it. It likes England FA can drink water 💦 through their nose(s).
AFer18463985
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i hope you will get him back soon.