Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has spoken out against a Uefa tribute to a revered Palestinian footballer who was killed by Israeli fire in Gaza.
The Egyptian, one of the Arab world's biggest sports stars, called out the football association for declining to mention Gaza in a statement about Suleiman Al Obaid, 41, who was shot dead while waiting for food in Rafah last week.
Uefa's statement read: 'Farewell to Suleiman Al Obeid, the "Palestinian Pele". A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.'
Taking to his X account, which has more than 19 million followers, Salah wrote: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?"
Uefa did not respond to Salah's comments, which quickly generated news headlines across the globe.
Salah has previously demanded an end to 'massacres' in Gaza, and urged world leaders to intervene in the crisis, which has left more than 60,000 dead and the population of 2.2 million on the brink of starvation.
Al Obeid was regarded as one of the most talented attacking midfielders to play in the Gaza Strip League and was nicknamed "Pele of Palestine", after the Brazilian footballer.
Al Obaid made 19 appearances with the Palestine national team, playing in the Asian Cup, Pan Arab Games and Fifa World Cup qualifiers.
Gaza aid queues have become death traps for starving Palestinians. An investigation by The National has revealed a pattern of "systematic killing of Palestinians by the Israeli army and private contractors while attempting to collect aid".
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