Diaz's partner shared adorable pictures of the family today
Luiz Diaz and his wife have welcomed a baby boy
Luiz Diaz and his wife have welcomed a baby boy (Image: Gera25Ponce Instagram)
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Luiz Diaz's partner Gera Ponce has given birth to a son today, Monday, May 11. The former Liverpool forward was pictured by his wife feeding their newborn as the couple's other children gathered around to catch a glimpse of their brother.
Gera uploaded pictures from the hospital of the baby wrapped in a blue cloth and wearing a white hat. One picture showed the whole family gathered around the hospital bed, with the proud parents sharing the special moment with their son and two daughters.
The post was captioned: "FERNANDO 11/05/2026. More love. More life. More of us. One more dream of our hearts come true."
Diaz announced the pregnancy in December after scoring in the Bundesliga against Heidenheim for Bayern Munich, the forward placed a ball under his shirt and sucked his thumb as he celebrated.
Gera shared the adorable photo to her own social media account as she captioned it: "Thank you, my God, for all your blessings, for a year full of love and new beginnings, and for our son, the greatest gift that is on his way to complete our home."
Supporters of Diaz sent supportive messages to the family. One comment said: "Welcome precious prince" and another added "Many congratulations. May God continue to fill your home with blessings."
Further replies were: "Congratulations to you both, baby boy will be so loved by you all" and "Congratulations! Blessings in abundance, beautiful baby."
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The arrival of Fernando comes after the couple welcomed their second child in January 2024. Charlotte's arrival landed on the same date Diaz and Gera celebrated their seventh anniversary.
Announcing the birth of Charlotte, Gera said: "CHARLOTTE, [heart emoji] is such a long-awaited and desired little girl, who came into our lives with incredible magic. And today, January 25, on a day we already considered special, our little girl arrived.
"God has blessed us with our daughter. Charlotte has arrived to fill us with laughter, love and unforgettable moments. Now the 25th of every month belongs to her. Welcome my magical princess." The couple welcomed their first daughter into the world in 2021. Roma is the oldest of Diaz's children
During his three-and-a-half year spell at Liverpool, Diaz won some of the biggest trophies in football. He was signed by Jurgen Klopp at the start of 2022. The last weeks of his career on Merseyside featured incredible scenes as he helped the club clinch another Premier League trophy.
Ahead of 2025-26 season, Diaz completed a permanent transfer to the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich signing him. Diaz has experienced success in Germany and is among the most in-form players in Europe.