Liverpool forward Luis Diaz celebrated the birth of his newborn baby girl, Charlotte, less than 24 hours after his Man of the Match performance in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Fulham. Diaz and his long-time girlfriend, Gera Ponce, shared the joyous news on social media, coinciding with their seventh anniversary of dating.
Ponce expressed her happiness on Instagram, mentioning that Charlotte was a long-awaited and desired addition to their lives. She described her daughter’s arrival as a magical moment, with the couple deciding to expand their family on their anniversary. They were surprised to receive the news just a month later that their baby was already on the way.
On January 25, a special day for the couple, their little girl was born in a hospital in Porto, Portugal. Ponce expressed gratitude for their daughter, stating that Charlotte would fill their lives with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. She also mentioned that from now on, the 25th of every month would hold special significance for their family.
For Diaz, the birth of his second child came shortly after his crucial goal in the Carabao Cup semi-final. He scored the opening goal against Fulham, displaying his exceptional skills by controlling a cross-field pass from Jarell Quansah before confidently finding the back of the net.
Following the match, Diaz and the rest of the Liverpool squad were given a day off before returning to training at the AXA Centre to prepare for an upcoming FA Cup tie against Norwich City at Anfield.
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