Mohamed Salah , one of soccer’s biggest stars, criticized the sport’s governing body in Europe over its tribute to Suleiman Al-Obeid, known as the “ Pelé of Palestinian football ,” which failed to mention how he died last week.

Al-Obeid, 41, was killed by Israeli gunfire on Wednesday as he was seeking humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip , according to the Palestinian Football Association (PFA).

“Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the Palestinian Pelé,” the Union of European Football Associations said Friday in a post on X . “A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.”

“Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?” Salah, a forward for the Premier League club Liverpool and captain of the Egyptian national team, said in response .

UEFA did

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