Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA after they posted a tribute to the death of Suleiman al-Obeid - known as the 'Palestinian Pele'
19:11, 09 Aug 2025Updated 19:12, 09 Aug 2025
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool v Athletic Club Bilbao at Anfield on August 04, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA(Image: Getty Images)
Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA with a brief post on social media after the death of Suleiman al-Obeid.
Al-Obeid, known as the 'Palestinian Pele', was killed earlier this week during an Israeli attack in southern Gaza. According to the Palestine Football Association, he was killed when Israeli forces attacked civilians waiting for humanitarian aid.
Israel have denied shooting at people waiting for aid - but admitted to firing warning shots at those who got too close to the troops. On Friday, UEFA posted a short tribute to the footballer, who scored two goals in 24 for Palestine.
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, UEFA said: "Farewell to Suleiman Al-Obeid, the Palestinian Pele. A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times."
However, on Saturday, Salah shared the post, adding: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?"
ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - JANUARY 14: Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates as Mostafa Mohamed scores the first goal for Egypt during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations group stage match between Egypt and Mozambique at on January 14, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Mo Salah has previously called for peace(Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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Salah has previously called for world leaders to "prevent further slaughter of all innocent souls" and for immediate help for the people of Gaza.
He said: "It’s not always easy to speak in times like these. There has been too much violence and too much heartbreaking brutality. The escalation in recent weeks is unbearable to witness.
"All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop. Families are being torn apart. What is clear now is that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be allowed immediately. The people there are in terrible conditions.
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"The scenes at the hospital last night were horrifying. The people of Gaza need food, water and medical supplies urgently.
"I’m calling on the world leaders to come together to prevent further slaughter of all innocent souls. Humanity must prevail."
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Al-Obeid was born in Gaza and started his career with local team Khadamat al-Shati - also turning out for Markaz Shabab Al-Am'ari and Gaza Sport in his career. He left nehind a wife and three children.