Suleiman al-Obeid, a former Palestinian international footballer known as the "Palestinian Pele," was killed by an Israeli tank shell while waiting for humanitarian aid in southern Gaza. Al-Obeid, aged 41, scored 100 goals in his career and was regarded as a symbol of hope and resilience in Palestinian football. Since October 7, 421 footballers have reportedly died in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) paid tribute to al-Obeid but did not specify the circumstances of his death, prompting criticism from Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. Salah publicly questioned UEFA, demanding clarity on how, where, and why al-Obeid died, criticizing the organization's omission of the cause of death in their tribute. The controversy drew widespread attention across social media and international news outlets. Ahead of the 2025 UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur in Italy, a banner reading "Stop killing children. Stop killing civilians." was displayed on the pitch, accompanied by the presence of children refugees from conflict zones including Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, and Ukraine. UEFA also invited two Palestinian refugee children to participate in the medal ceremony, highlighting the humanitarian concerns surrounding the ongoing violence in Gaza.