Admin I Sunday, August 10, 2025
GAZA, Palestine – President of European Football Association, UEFA, Aleksander Chevrin has expressed his condolences to the Palestinian Football Association, PFA over the assassination of Palestinian national team player, Suleiman Al-Obeid.
Suleiman Al-Obeid was assassinated by the Israeli Defence Forces, IDF at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, GHF where he has gone to collect food.
In the letter to PFA, Chevrin said was deeply saddened by the tragic death of Suleiman Al-Obeid.
“The “Pele of Palestine” was more than just a footballer; he was proof that joy, skill, and pride can flourish despite suffering.
“His talent and dedication to the game gave the children of Gaza and beyond reason to believe in a brighter tomorrow. His passing is a great loss to the world of football and to everyone who understands the power of sport to inspire.
“On behalf of UEFA, please accept our deepest condolences. We hope his legacy will live on, not only in the history of Palestinian sports, but also in the hearts of all who believe in a future free from violence”.
