Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has slammed UEFA for failing to mention the cause of death of Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid in its recent tribute.
UEFA had described al-Obeid, nicknamed the “Palestinian Pele,” as “a talent who gave hope to countless children” but did not state that the 41-year-old was killed by Israeli gunfire in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Football Association.
Responding to UEFA’s post, Salah wrote, “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?”
Obeid, who was married with five children, died when Israeli forces allegedly fired on civilians waiting for humanitarian aid. He had earned 24 caps for Palestine’s national team.
Salah has previously called for world leaders to act to stop the suffering in Gaza. According to the PFA, 662 individuals in sports and scouting have died since the Gaza war began, including 321 from the football community.
