'Can you tell us how he died?': Liverpool forward Mo Salah hits out at UEFA tribute to 'Palestinian Pele'

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.”

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Premier League champion Salah, who has been vocal about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza in the past, replied: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?"

The Liverpool forward has previously advocated for aid to be allowed into Gaza amid fears of famine and mass starvation.

According to reports, al Obeid becomes the 662nd sportsperson or family member related to an athlete killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

During his long career, he scored more than 100 goals and was widely regarded as a bright light for Palestinian football.

He leaves behind two sons and three daughters, the Palestinian Football Association said.

Sports journalist Bassil Mikdadi described him as "a fantastic talent" when speaking to David Harper on LBC News on Sunday afternoon.

"[He was] one of these talents that all these academies you see pop up all over the world that people spend millions of dollars on, they try and create these types of talents, but this type of talent can only really be created in the narrow alleyways."

According to the United Nations, more than 1,000 people have been killed near aid distribution sites and aid convoys operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

The group, backed by Israel and the United States, has denied attacking civilians as they wait for aid.

LBC has contacted UEFA for comment.