Salah Criticizes UEFA Tribute to Late “Palestinian Pele” for Failing to Mention Cause of Death

Liverpool player Mohamed Salah criticized UEFA for failing to mention the cause of death in their tribute to former Palestine national team player Suleiman Obeid, known as the "Palestinian Pele." Obeid, 41, was killed by Israeli gunfire while waiting for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) stated that Israeli forces in the area targeted civilians.

UEFA's tribute simply read, "Goodbye Suleiman, the Palestinian Pele, a great talent who inspired plenty of children for the future." Salah responded by pointing out the circumstances of Obeid's death and the need to address the root cause. Obeid, a native of Gaza City, had 24 appearances for the Palestine national team and was a father of five.

The PFA highlighted the impact of the 2023 war in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of 662 people, including 321 in the sports and scouting sector. Salah, who is the Premier League's.