Mo Salah criticises UEFA for omitting cause of Palestinian footballer’s death in tribute
London: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has publicly criticised UEFA for failing to mention how former Palestinian football star Suleiman al Obeid died in its recent tribute.
UEFA described al Obeid, known as the “Palestinian Pele”, as “a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times” in a brief social media post on Friday. However, the organisation did not refer to reports from the Palestine Football Association that the 41-year-old was killed by an “Israeli airstrike targeting civilians” while waiting for humanitarian aid in southern Gaza on Wednesday.
Responding on X, Salah asked: “Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?” UEFA later told Sky Sports it would not comment on the Egyptian forward’s remarks.
Al Obeid, born in Gaza City, played for clubs in both Gaza and the West Bank and had two sons and three daughters. The Palestine Football Association said his death occurred amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has seen over 1,000 people killed near aid distribution points since late May, according to UN figures.
Salah, one of the most prominent Arab sports figures in the world, has previously called for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza during the nearly two-year-old attacks.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
