Luis Díaz gave an exclusive interview to Telemundo Deportes at his home, where he discussed his feelings after joining FC Bayern Munich, his teammates, his Ballon d'Or nomination, and other topics. This is part three of the interview.

I've talked with James Rodríguez before, when he played here. He told me that one thing he really likes about Munich is that you can walk down the street normally, and the fans respect you and give you your privacy. Do you feel the same way? Can you walk down the street without being bothered all the time?

Yes, absolutely. Sometimes there might be four or five people asking for a photo or other things, but overall, you can live a normal life here, really.

For example, you go to a restaurant and they recognize you and respect you. They might greet you from a distance and let you do what you want. You know? It feels really good.

You can take your kids to the park without having to hide yourself completely or do a lot to conceal your identity, and you can live peacefully. That's really wonderful, because for footballers sometimes it can be quite difficult in that regard. And in Munich, having this kind of life is very important.

The new Oktoberfest festival is about to start, which is a very important celebration here. This will be your second Oktoberfest.

Yes.

Tell me how you feel about this festival. What can you compare it to? For example, someone told me that in terms of importance, it's somewhat similar to the Barranquilla Carnival.

Maybe. The importance of Oktoberfest here is really very high. Wow, it's really significant here.

I experienced it once last year, but it wasn't quite as much as I had hoped. I think this year I'll participate more, going with my family and some friends here, trying to enjoy the festival more and understand the culture more deeply, because it's beautiful. Seeing everyone in Oktoberfest traditional clothing, the atmosphere is really exciting. So it's a wonderful event.

Now let's talk about the World Cup. You've spent time with your teammates, and many Colombian fans follow you wherever you go. How do you feel about your relationship with Colombian fans? And how does it feel to represent them right now?

Our relationship with Colombian fans has been excellent throughout. No doubt about it. They've supported us in every competition we've participated in for many years.

They're truly amazing fans. Wherever we go in the world—whether it's a friendly, Copa América, or the World Cup—they're there. That's remarkable. The passion Colombian people have for football is very special. It makes you fall in love with that feeling and motivates you to want to give them good things all the time.

You feel like, wow, they deserve a championship. They deserve to win something and make history. So I always feel grateful for their support. I hope they continue to believe in us, and I hope they continue to support us in this way. Because it's really important to us, clearly.

From a football perspective, you may not have met all the expectations that existed before. However, the Colombian Football Federation confirmed that Lorenzo will remain as coach. What do you think about continuing with him?

I think it's excellent. The coach has taken the team through a good and beautiful process. He's done some great work and has committed enough to deserve another opportunity.

Of course, this World Cup didn't succeed the way we hoped at first. But I believe he will do better, and we can also do better.

In the coming years, we can move forward. With the coach continuing and our group of players, we must also recognize that we have an excellent coaching staff. So it's our responsibility to perform better in the years ahead.

Next, let's talk about something that may be less pleasant. After the World Cup, Colombia experienced an earthquake, which we all saw. You were also very active on social media during that time.

Yes.

How did you feel about everything that happened while you were far away? And what would you like to say to those people?

It's difficult. Really difficult. Because you can't be there. It's your country, where you were born, and many people were affected. To be honest, for us Colombians, it was a very difficult time.

At that moment, I wanted to go back to my country, but because I'm far away, I couldn't. I wanted to help all those affected. Of course, I don't know if we can help everyone, but I think we organized good fundraising events that helped many people affected. So I wanted to send them encouragement. We know they're still facing very difficult times, but I will be there, and we will all be there.

The foundation is also working hard right now, helping many affected families in various ways. So I want to tell them and those families to stay strong. We will continue to help as much as we can, and we care about them. I hope everything there gets better.

Two final questions. Let's get back to football. There's another standout player at the World Cup who is also Colombian but represents the Mexican national team: Julián Quiñones. What impressed you about him? For example, would you like to see him play in a league like the Bundesliga? Do you think he has the potential to succeed in such a league?

Absolutely. Think about it—I was his teammate when I was in the Colombian U-20 team. We competed together in South America. That's where I met him and got to know him. He's a very good person and an excellent teammate. He works hard and is very committed.

Of course, he definitely has the potential. He proved it at the World Cup. He can not only play here but also in other top leagues. His potential is really excellent. I think he can adapt to any league. He has strength and agility. He can score, create assists, and contribute a lot to the game. So I think he has all the qualities needed to play for a top team.

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