Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has hit out at UEFA for failing to reveal how a footballer, known affectionately as the “Palestinian Pele”, died as the group paid tribute to him on social media. Loading audio...

Suleiman al Obeid, 41, was killed by an "Israeli airstrike targeting civilians" while waiting for humanitarian aid on Wednesday, according to the Palestine Football Association.

Paying tribute to the beloved player on Friday, UEFA said: “Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the 'Palestinian Pelé'.

“A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.”

Can you tell us how he died, where, and why? https://t.co/W7HCyVVtBE — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) August 9, 2025

Premier League champion Salah, who has been vocal about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza i

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