LONDON — Liverpool ahead Mohamed Salah has criticised UEFA for omitting key particulars in its tribute to Palestinian soccer legend Suleiman al-Obeid, who was killed this week in Gaza.
On Thursday, the Palestinian Soccer Affiliation (PFA) confirmed that Obeid, 41, was killed in an Israeli assault whereas ready for humanitarian help within the southern Gaza Strip.
Nicknamed the “Pelé of Palestinian soccer,” Obeid scored greater than 100 targets in his profession, together with two in 24 worldwide appearances.
In a submit on X on Friday, UEFA wrote: “Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pelé’. A expertise who gave hope to numerous kids, even within the darkest of instances.”
Responding on Saturday, Salah, 33, known as out the governing physique for failing to say the circumstances of Obeid’s loss of life. “Are you able to inform us how he died, the place, and why?” the Egypt worldwide wrote.
Israel launched its navy offensive in Gaza after the Hamas-led assaults on 7 October 2023, during which about 1,200 individuals had been killed and 251 taken hostage. Since then, greater than 61,300 individuals have been killed in Gaza, in line with native well being authorities.
The Hamas-run well being ministry mentioned at the least 38 individuals had been killed and 491 injured previously 24 hours alone.
The UN reported earlier this month that at the least 1,373 Palestinians have died searching for meals since late Could, when the Gaza Humanitarian Basis — a US- and Israeli-backed organisation — started working help distribution websites.
Salah has beforehand used his platform to induce for humanitarian help entry to Gaza and known as on “world leaders to return collectively to stop additional slaughter of harmless souls” amid the continuing battle. — BBC
