Salah is the first high-profile footballer to question the post from UEFA.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, has called out European football governing body, UEFA, following its tribute to late Palestinian football legend, Suleiman Al-Obeid.
He questioned UEFA’s post in a message he shared on his verified Instagram page on Saturday.
On Thursday, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said Obeid was killed in an Israeli attack while waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip the previous day.
The 41-year-old, who was known as the “Pele of Palestinian football” according to the PFA, scored more than 100 goals during his career, including two in 24 international matches.
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While mourning the former striker in a post on X on Friday, UEFA wrote: “Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pele’.
“A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.”
Reacting to the post, Salah challenged the tribute to Al-Obeid, asking that the details of his death be made public as well.
“Can you tell us how he died. Where and why.” the 33-year-old Egyptian said.
With the response, Salah becomes the first high-profile footballer to question the post from UEFA.
