Palestinian Soccer Star Suleiman al-Obeid, 'Pele of Palestine,' Killed in Gaza

Tragic Loss of a Soccer Star

• 💔 Suleiman al-Obeid, known as the 'Pele of Palestinian soccer,' was killed in southern Gaza at the age of 41.
• 🎯 His dream of playing until 50 was cut short by what his family described as an Israeli tank shell.
• 😭 His widow, Da Al Oed, expressed profound shock and cherishes his number 10 shorts as a precious memento.

Dedication Amidst Hardship

• ⚽ Despite the destruction of his home and the ongoing conflict, Oed continued to train and play soccer daily.
• ⚡ He would gather friends and loved ones to play even amidst rockets, shelling, and mass killing.

Controversy and Legacy

• 📣 Liverpool forward Muhammad Salah highlighted a tribute by UEFA that omitted the cause of death, drawing attention to Oed's passing.
• 🔍 An Israeli military spokesperson stated they had no records of incidents involving Suleiman al-Obeid after an initial review, requesting more details.
• 🇵🇸 The Palestinian Football Association confirmed Oed was killed by the Israeli military while waiting for aid in southern Gaza.
• 🌟 Palestinian soccer fans intend to focus on Oed's legacy, remembering him as the 'Pele of Palestine' and a comparison to Thierry Henry.
• 🗣️ His 17-year-old daughter mentioned that he loved being called Pele.