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Mohamed Salah called out UEFA after they posted a tribute on social media (Image: GETTY)

Mohamed Salah has called out UEFA after they posted a brief tribute to Suleiman al-Obeid, a Palestinian footballer who recently died.



Al-Obeid was killed in an Israeli attack in southern Gaza earlier this week, according to the Palestine Football Association.

Al-Obeid's death adds to a growing list of sportspeople who have died in Gaza since the war began, with The Guardian reporting that at least 662 athletes and their relatives have been killed.

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UEFA posted a short tribute to Al-Obeid on Friday, writing on X (formerly Twitter): "Farewell to Suleiman Al-Obeid, the Palestinian Pele.

He replied: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?"

Al-Obeid was born in Gaza and began his career with local team Khadamat al-Shati, joining their youth ranks in 2005.

Two years ago, he donated to the Egyptian Red Cross to support their relief efforts in the region.

In a previous social media post, the Liverpool winger called for world leaders to 'prevent further slaughter of all innocent souls' and for immediate help for the people of Gaza.

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"It’s not always easy to speak in times like these," said Salah.

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