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Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has challenged UEFA following their tribute to a footballer known as the 'Palestinian Pele', Suleiman al-Obeid, who was killed in an Israeli attack in southern Gaza, according to the Palestine Football Association (PFA).

Al-Obeid was killed on Wednesday when civilians waiting for humanitarian aid were attacked by Israeli forces, says the PFA.

The 41-year-old was hailed as one of 'the brightest stars of Palestinian football' and is remembered for his scissor-kick goal against Yemen during the 2010 West Asian Football Federation championship.



"Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the 'Palestinian Pele?'," the European football governing body posted on social media.

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"A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times." However, Liverpool star Salah seemed unimpressed with the lack of detail provided by the European federation, reports the Mirror.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the Egyptian quoted UEFA's tribute and quickly highlighted the issues he found with their tribute.

It's reported that at least 662 athletes and their relatives have been killed during Israeli assaults.

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"The number of footballers killed or who died from starvation has reached 421, including 103 children," the PFA said.

What is clear now is that humanitarian aid to Gaza must be allowed immediately.

"The people there are in terrible conditions.

The scenes at the hospital last night were horrifying.

"The people of Gaza need food, water and medical supplies urgently.