‘Stop killing children, Stop killing civilians’ banners shown at match after criticism over tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid who was killed by Israel.
UEFA displayed a banner stating “Stop Killing Children. Stop Killing Civilians” before the Super Cup match in Udine, following backlash over its tribute to Palestinian player Suleiman al-Obeid, who was killed by Israeli forces. Prominent footballer Mohamed Salah criticized UEFA’s tribute for lacking context, while UEFA has initiated support for children affected by war globally.