Salah calls out Uefa over wording of tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’
Liverpool and Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah has criticized Uefa for the wording used in a tribute to his Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Sarsak, who was known as the ‘Palestinian Pele’.
Salah took to social media to express his disappointment with Uefa’s tribute, stating that it failed to acknowledge Sarsak’s struggles and sacrifices as a Palestinian athlete.
He called on Uefa to recognize the challenges faced by Palestinian athletes and to show more sensitivity and understanding in their messaging.
Sarsak was a former member of the Palestinian national football team who was imprisoned by Israeli authorities for alleged involvement in militant activities, a charge he denied.
He went on a hunger strike to protest his detention, which lasted for over three years before he was eventually released.
Despite his ordeal, Sarsak continued to play football and inspire others with his resilience and talent.
Salah praised Sarsak as a hero and role model for Palestinians and urged Uefa to honor his legacy appropriately.
Many fans and activists have echoed Salah’s sentiments, calling on Uefa to do more to support Palestinian athletes and to raise awareness about the challenges they face.
As one of the most prominent Arab athletes in the world, Salah’s words carry weight and can help bring attention to important social and political issues.
Uefa has yet to respond to Salah’s comments, but the controversy has sparked a larger conversation about the intersection of sports, politics, and human rights.
