Luis Díaz will receive a special tribute in his homeland in recognition of his sporting career and example to follow in the region.
Recently, the mayor of Barrancas, Guajira, together with the company Cerrejónhave confirmed the construction of a statue in tribute to the guajiro soccer player Luis Díaz that will be located in the municipality of birth of the athlete.
The statue will be placed in front of the Lucho’s grandparents’ houseright next to the ‘El Lleras’ neighborhood court where ‘Lucho’ developed his ball skills as a child. For the inhabitants of Canyonsthat site is more than a physical place, it is the starting point of a dream that today inspires many young people. This tribute is projected to be ready during the first half of 2026, counting on thepresence of the same Luis Diaz.
According to the mayor of the municipalitythis tribute seeks to Luis Diaz become a sporting and human reference for the entire region. The idea is that children and adolescents see in him not only a successful footballer, but also a example of discipline, perseverance and love for his land.
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What is known about the statue of Luis Díaz?
The statue of Luis Diaz It will not just be a beautiful monument for photos or tourism: it represents a story of improvement that can motivate entire generations. For many children of La Guajiraseeing a physical symbol of someone who left your same neighborhood and managed to get this far can be the spark that ignites your own dreams. In addition, replicating tradition of cities like Valledupar with its various statues of famous legends of vallenato, Barrancas, visualizes this work as a opportunity to boost tourist traffic to the municipality with a teaching involved, being the inspiration and example of the Guajira youth.
The inhabitants of Canyons They feel proud to see how ‘Luchito’ has put the name of his municipality high, remembering that of the sand court in the ‘El Lleras’ neighborhood to the largest stadiums in Europe There is a path of effort, love and discipline.
Luis Díaz and his strong connection with Barrancas
Although his career has led him to knock on the doors of Europe and several countries in the world with his career in elite soccer, Luis Diaz has not lost touch with its roots in Canyons. During the christmas season Most recently, the Guajiro striker returned to his town to share with his family, old friends and the children of the community, carrying toys and joys during the holidays.
Furthermore, the footballer has promoted initiatives such as ‘Luis Díaz Sowing Hopes’ Foundationwho has worked with the local community to create sports spaces and support young people interested in sports. These types of projects further strengthen the bond between the footballer and his land, turning his story into a inspiration engine for those who also dream of a better future.
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