
Mohamed is wrong has reacted to the publication of the UEFA paying Suleiman All-Obeid41 -year -old footballer born in Palestine, during the conflict with Israel in an air attack in Gaza. The Liverpool footballer replied on social networks pointing out attention about what were the causes of his death last Wednesday.
«We said goodbye to Suleiman Al-Obeid, the 'Palestino Pelé'. A talent that gave huge hope to innumerable children, even in the darkest times», Commented Ceferin's agency in his 'X' profile. A few hours after, the Egyptian asked that they should complete the information: «Can you tell us how he died, where and why? “he added on a tweet that exceeds the bar of 40 million visualizations.
According to the Palestine Football FederationSuleiman Al-Obeid died while I expected humanitarian aid in the south of the Gaza Strip. Playing most of his career as a midfielder, he was nicknamed as the 'Palestino Pelé' after being considered one of the best players in the history of his country. He scored more than 100 goals during his sports career and, internationally, played classification matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. At 41, he died being the father of five children.
Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pelé’.
A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times. pic.twitter.com/wGSXCq2ceo
– UEFA (@uefa) August 8, 2025