The media took stock of Luis Díaz anecdotes: he was very thin due to malnutrition, and he admired Xiao Luo

Live Bar January 29, the media GIVENMESPORT took stock of some anecdotes about Porto winger Luis Díaz, a player close to joining Liverpool who grew up in one of the poorest areas of Colombia, was also very thin due to malnutrition, and regarded Luo as his idol.

1. Grew up in one of the poorest areas of Colombia

As a child, Díaz lived in the La Guasila region, which borders Venezuela, where many of the children of the Wayu people (of which he was one) did not have a chance to survive and grow up. Quoting data from the Daily Mail, between 2008 and 2016, 4,770 Wayu children died of malnutrition due to the inaction of the Colombian government.

2. It has caused concern about weight problems

People used to worry about Díaz's weight because he was very thin when he was young. One of Diaz's early coaches, John Diaz, said in an interview with the BBC: "There was a time when we thought it was difficult for him to play because Luis seemed to have malnutrition. He is skinny as a skinny bone and doesn't have the upper hand against other players. ”

3. Worship Xiao Luo

Like many young people in South America and around the world, Díaz sees Ronaldinho as his own football hero and is likely to turn his fondness for the Barcelona star into imitations of techniques and touches.

4. Refusal to transfer to Cardiff City

Díaz could have moved to the Premier League in 2018/19, but he turned down the opportunity to play for Cardiff City. Luis Díaz followed in the footsteps of Colombian stars J Ronaldo and Falcao, joining Porto a year later.

5. Share the Copa America Golden Boot with Messi

At last year's Copa America, the Colombian star was the only player besides Messi to score four goals, sharing the Tournament Golden Boot with Messi. Among the four goals, including an upside-down golden hook against Brazil, his goals were higher than those of stars such as Lautaro Martinez and Neymar.

(Zhen Shiming)