Also known as: Left winger
Bayern Munich forward who scored in Champions League and German Cup matches during 2026 season, including hat-trick against Hoffenheim.
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The Namibian
Luis Diaz powered Bayern Munich to a win with a wondergoal Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa
“A wondergoal from Luis Diaz powered a youthful Bayern Munich to a 2-1 win over Aston Villa in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday.”
Diaz inspires Bayern to friendly win over VillaThe Namibian
Colombia's star winger Luis Diaz was kept quiet
“Both coaches made multiple changes in the second half but again struggled to create meaningful openings, with Colombia's star winger Luis Diaz kept quiet.”
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter finalsThe Namibian
Luis Diaz had a shot saved by Mpasi in the 50th minute
“Mpasi made another stunning save with his leg from Diaz in the 50th minute to keep the game goalless.”
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockoutsInformanté
Luis Díaz led Colombia's return to the World Cup
“Led by Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez, they secured their place with a strong campaign that included a decisive 3-0 win over Bolivia.”
South America sends six teams to expanded 2026 FIFA World CupThe Namibian
Luis Diaz is now the talisman for Los Cafeteros
“Luis Diaz is now the talisman for Los Cafeteros and arrives at the World Cup on the back of the best club season of his career at Bayern Munich.”
Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopesThe Namibian
Luis Diaz scored to reach German Cup final
“Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern Munich won 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020.”
Kane and Diaz send Bayern past Leverkusen into German Cup finalThe Namibian
Luis Diaz scored a late goal for Bayern Munich in the 4-3 win
“Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise earned Bayern Munich a 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, securing a 6-4 aggregate victory and sending them through to face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.”
Bayern sink Real Madrid late to reach Champions League semisThe Namibian
Luis Diaz scored opening goal in 41st minute
“Gnabry exchanged a one-two with Kane and pushed the ball in behind Trent Alexander-Arnold for the Madrid defender's former Liverpool team-mate Diaz to reach and stroke home past Lunin in the 41st minute.”
Diaz, Kane give Bayern Champions League edge at Real MadridThe Namibian
Luis Diaz played in Colombia's team
“Colombia fielded much of the same team that started Thursday's 2-1 loss to Croatia in Orlando, with Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz and former Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez in the side.”
Doue brace leads France past Colombia in friendlyThe Namibian
Luis Diaz was shown a second yellow for diving
“Chasing a winner, the Colombian went down in the box under light contact from Leverkusen 'keeper Janis Blaswich and was shown a second yellow for diving.”
Nine man Bayern fight to draw at LeverkusenLuis Diaz scored a spectacular goal to help Bayern Munich defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern before Diaz added a dipping shot off the crossbar, with Joao Gomes pulling one back for Villa late in the match.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Luis Diaz scored a spectacular goal to help Bayern Munich defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern before Diaz added a dipping shot off the crossbar, with Joao Gomes pulling one back for Villa late in the match.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in the final Round of 16 match of the 2026 World Cup outside the United States, setting up a quarter-final against defending champions Argentina.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz scoring in the 76th minute, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage and moving to the top of Group K with six points.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay have secured direct places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held jointly in Canada, Mexico and the United States from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will feature an expanded 48-team format for the first time.
5 June 2026 · Informanté →
Cristiano Ronaldo is making a record sixth World Cup appearance with Portugal, who face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. At 41, Ronaldo has not scored in his last nine World Cup and Euro matches combined, though manager Roberto Martinez has kept faith in him after his recent success in the Nations League.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3–0 in the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday, with England captain Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick to claim Bayern's 21st cup success. Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Kane "the best transfer we've ever made," and Kane's goal tally reached 61 in all competitions this season.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3-0 to win the German Cup, sealing a 14th league and cup double and ending a six-year drought in the competition.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich lost 1-1 at home to PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated to return to the competition next season.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition. Kvaratskhelia and Dembele each scored twice as PSG took a narrow advantage into next week's return leg at the Allianz Arena, with the final in Budapest on May 30 at stake.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday with goals from Harry Kane and Luis Diaz to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020. The victory keeps Bayern's hopes of a treble alive after securing back-to-back Bundesliga titles.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 on Wednesday to secure a 6-4 aggregate victory and advance to the Champions League semi-finals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain. Late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise sealed Bayern's progress after the match remained competitive throughout, with Real Madrid reduced to ten men following Eduardo Camavinga's second yellow card.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored to give Bayern Munich a 2–1 victory at Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, though Kylian Mbappe's second-half goal kept the tie open ahead of next week's return match in Munich.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Desire Doue scored twice as France beat Colombia 3-1 in a friendly in the United States on Sunday, with captain Kylian Mbappe limited to a late substitute appearance. The victory gave France a second win over South American opposition in four days as preparation for the World Cup.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen despite being reduced to nine men after two red cards in a Bundesliga clash on Saturday. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund defeated Augsburg 2-0, moving nine points behind the reigning champions with eight games remaining.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Atalanta 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, with Michael Olise scoring twice and Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Jamal Musiala also finding the net. The dominant performance leaves Bayern on the verge of the quarter-finals, with a blockbuster tie against Real Madrid or Manchester City awaiting if they progress.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Moenchengladbach 4-1 on Friday without star striker Harry Kane, who was ruled out with a calf strain. The victory extended Bayern's lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 14 points with nine games remaining.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Werder Bremen, sitting in the Bundesliga relegation playoff spot after 21 games, host league leaders Bayern Munich this weekend under new manager Daniel Thioune, who is tasked with steering the struggling four-time German champions away from the drop.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich defeated 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 on Sunday, restoring a six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Harry Kane added two penalties, moving to 24 league goals for the season.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →