Liverpool football star Mohamed Salah publicly challenged UEFA on social media regarding their announcement of the death of Suleiman Al-Obeid, known as the "Palestinian Pele." Salah demanded transparency from UEFA, asking for details on how, where, and why the Palestinian football legend died.
Suleiman Al-Obeid, aged 41, was a prominent footballer who played as an attacker for clubs in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, as well as for the Palestinian national team. Reports indicate that Al-Obeid died while seeking aid for himself and his family in southern Gaza, a region currently suffering from a severe humanitarian crisis.
Salah’s appeal underscores calls for clarity and acknowledgement of the circumstances surrounding Al-Obeid's death amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in Gaza.
This response reflects Mohamed Salah’s social media statement and available reports on Al-Obeid’s passing as of August 10, 2025.
