Salah Criticizes UEFA Over Obeid Gaza Tribute

Mohamed Salah publicly criticized UEFA for omitting details about the death of Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid in its tribute, demanding greater clarity on the circumstances of his death in Gaza. According to the Palestinian Football Association, al-Obeid, known as the 'Palestinian Pele,' was reportedly killed by Israeli forces while waiting for humanitarian aid. Salah’s comments, which have been widely praised but also drew some criticism for their timing, follow similar calls from other football figures demanding attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Since October 2023, hundreds of Palestinian sports figures and dozens of Israeli athletes have reportedly been killed, highlighting the conflict's toll on the sports community. UEFA and its president expressed condolences but did not specify how al-Obeid died. The ongoing Israel-Gaza war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and severe famine in Gaza, prompting international scrutiny and calls for greater transparency and action.