“It’s not my fault.”
That’s reportedly what Luis Díaz told close friends when photos surfaced of him at a private party during the funeral of his former teammate and close friend, Diogo Jota.

But for thousands of fans across Europe and Latin America, those words are not enough.

The Colombian star is now at the center of a growing backlash online, as images showed him celebrating with influencers and smiling at a private gathering—at the exact time many of his Liverpool teammates were attending Jota’s funeral, grieving the sudden loss of the Portuguese forward.

And for some supporters, it wasn’t just bad timing. It felt like betrayal.

💔 A Friendship That Once Ran Deep

Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota shared not only a locker room but emotional chapters in their careers. During Luis Díaz’s darkest hours, when his father was kidnapped by guerrilla forces in Colombia, it was Diogo Jota who publicly expressed support, wore a tribute shirt, and stood firmly by Díaz’s side—on and off the pitch.

“Jota was one of the first to speak out. He didn’t have to, but he did,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“And this is how Luis repays him?”

🎉 Caught on Camera While the World Mourned

What fueled the outrage wasn’t just Díaz’s absence from the funeral—it was the optics.
Photos and clips quickly circulated online showing the winger laughing and celebrating at a party, allegedly hosted by South American influencers. No tribute, no black ribbon, no public condolences—just apparent joy in the middle of sorrow.

“This isn’t a scheduling conflict. This is disrespect,” posted one Liverpool supporter group on Instagram.

⚖️ Double Standards?

Critics were quick to compare the situation to Cristiano Ronaldo, who faced similar backlash for skipping Jota’s funeral amid vague statements from his camp.
But for Luis Díaz, the disappointment feels sharper—because of the history, the friendship, and the expectation of solidarity.

Some defenders of Díaz argue that his absence may have been personal, or that the party had been planned long before. Others say he may have honored Jota in private, away from cameras. Still, the damage is done.

😡 “Traitor” Trends Online

By Sunday morning, hashtags like #Traidor, #LuisDiazOut, and #JusticeForJota were trending across platforms.

And while Díaz has not issued a formal apology, sources close to the player claim he was “heartbroken” over Jota’s death—but didn’t expect this level of backlash from fans and former teammates.

🧨 A Silent Rift Inside Liverpool?

While no official statements have been made by the Liverpool club or its management, insiders hint that some players were visibly upset at Díaz’s absence. One anonymous source reportedly said:

“It wasn’t mandatory to attend. But some things go beyond football. And everyone knows that.”

In the end, it’s not just about a party.
It’s about loyalty, timing, and what it means to show up when it matters most. And whether or not Luis Díaz meant harm, to many fans…
it felt like a stab in the back.