Liverpool Star Demands Clarity on “Palestinian Pele’s” Death Amid Gaza Conflict
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has publicly questioned Uefa after the European football body paid tribute to a Palestinian footballer—known as the “Palestinian Pele”—without addressing how he was killed.
Suleiman Al-Obeid, 41, a former Palestinian national team player, died during an Israeli attack in Gaza, according to the Palestinian Football Association (PFA). Uefa honored him in a social media post, calling him “a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.”
But Salah, one of football’s biggest stars, challenged the statement, responding on X: “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?”
His demand for transparency was widely praised, including by former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who replied: “Well said Mo!”
Salah, who has repeatedly spoken out against the violence in Gaza, has over 19 million followers on X. Last October, he shared an emotional video on Instagram, saying: “It is not always easy to speak in times like this. There has been too much violence, too much heartbreak and brutality. The escalations in recent weeks are unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop. Families are being torn apart.”
Al-Obeid, a father of five, earned 24 caps for Palestine’s national team, scoring twice. His legacy as the “Palestinian Pele” highlighted his impact on the sport.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has yet to comment on the incident. Salah’s latest intervention has reignited calls for accountability as the conflict continues to claim lives.
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