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The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dublin Airport ruthlessly troll Mo Salah over penalty miss in Community Shield after Liverpool lose shootout to Palace
OH MO Dublin Airport ruthlessly troll Mo Salah over penalty miss in Community Shield after Liverpool lose shootout to Palace MO SALAH'S wayward Community Shield penalty allowed the football community to come together for the first bit of trolling of the 2025/26 English season. He was one of three Liverpool players who saw their penalties saved/miss the target as Crystal Palace took the season-opener at Wembley. 2 The Egyptian King blazed his spot kick over the bar Credit: Alamy 2 Dublin Airport staff joked they found it on the North Runway Credit: @DublinAirport Salah's was the most eye-catching failed attempt given his status as the Reds' regular penalty taker and the dramatic nature of him skying the ball over the crossbar. Even the social media team at Dublin Airport got in on the fun as rival supporters poked fun at the Premier League champions' main man coming up short under the spotlight. Alongside the above pic, they tweeted: "The team out looking for Salah's penalty - the ball just landed on our North Runway." They didn't stop there either as the wind-up efforts continued into the replies. One follower fired back: "Stop trying to be like Ryanair's admin and sort your zone 18 car park out." This prompted them to note: "Football is like the Arrivals Hall. It gets emotional." Similarly another Liverpool fan responded with a rather grainy photo of Salah showing off the Premier League trophy alongside his individual Golden Boot and Top Playmaker awards. But not backing down, the Dublin Airport account responded: "Almost as many pixels as there are Community Shields in that photo." Arne Slot's brave new world suffered a losing start as the Eagles clinched the Community Shield on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott all failed from the spot before sub Justin Devenny sealed victory for the FA Cup winners. It had all looked so dreamy for Liverpool's new signings - goals from Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong and an assist from Florian Wirtz - but Palace fought back and bossed the second half. Moment Leicester fans applaud protesting Sheffield Wednesday supporters amid crisis club's financial woes Ismaila Sarr netted their second equaliser late on, after Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half penalty had briefly levelled it. Liverpool have spent just south of £300million after winning the Premier League by ten clear points last season - but Slot was unable to add a second piece of silverware as his Reds wilted in the intense heat. And so it was another glorious Wembley outing for Oliver Glasner's side as the jubilant Palace fans out-sung the Red Army just as their team had outplayed Liverpool in the second half. In all, five penalties were missed in a chaotic shoot-out - after Salah had ballooned the opening effort, Dean Henderson saved from subs Mac Allister and Elliott. PROPER INTENSITY Unlike many versions of this fixture, it had been a proper match, played at a proper tempo in a proper atmosphere. Palace fans spent large parts of the match chanting 'F*** Uefa' and 'F*** Marinakis' as they await Monday's verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport over their appeal against demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League over a dual ownership technicality. Evangelos Marinakis's Forest are the club who would benefit. Liverpool's four marquee summer signings - including former Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez - were all in the starting line-up, while Glasner named his FA Cup final starting XI. After a wonderful summer of sport, English football was back in all its snarling malevolence. Wreaths were laid in tribute to Diogo Jota but sadly the planned silence for the tragic Portuguese forward was cut short due to a few moronic loudmouths in the Palace end. The match itself, though, was an enjoyable romp - with Slot's new boys proving an instant hit.
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Mohamed Salah challenges UEFA response to Palestinian footballer's death in Gaza
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said on Wednesday that Suleiman Al-Obeid, 41, died in an Israeli attack in Gaza. UEFA wrote on X that he was 'a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times'. Can you tell us how he died, where, and why? — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) August 9, 2025 Responding on Saturday, Egyptian star Salah wrote: 'Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?' Among those who praised his response was former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who replied: 'Well said Mo!' Salah, 33, who has more than 19 million X followers, previously called for the massacres in the conflict to stop and for aid to be allowed into Gaza. In a video posted on Instagram in October 2023, he said: 'It is not always easy to speak in times like this. There has been too much violence and too much heartbreak and brutality. 'The escalations in the recent weeks is unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop. Families are being torn apart.' — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) October 18, 2023 The PFA said that Al-Obeid, who was married with two sons and three daughters, made 24 appearances for the national team, scoring twice. He was nicknamed the 'Palestinian Pele', the PFA said. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been approached for comment.
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Mohamed Salah challenges UEFA response to Palestinian footballer's death in Gaza
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said on Wednesday that Suleiman Al-Obeid, 41, died in an Israeli attack in Gaza. UEFA wrote on X that he was 'a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times'. Can you tell us how he died, where, and why? — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) August 9, 2025 Responding on Saturday, Egyptian star Salah wrote: 'Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?' Among those who praised his response was former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who replied: 'Well said Mo!' Salah, 33, who has more than 19 million X followers, previously called for the massacres in the conflict to stop and for aid to be allowed into Gaza. In a video posted on Instagram in October 2023, he said: 'It is not always easy to speak in times like this. There has been too much violence and too much heartbreak and brutality. 'The escalations in the recent weeks is unbearable to witness. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop. Families are being torn apart.' — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) October 18, 2023 The PFA said that Al-Obeid, who was married with two sons and three daughters, made 24 appearances for the national team, scoring twice. He was nicknamed the 'Palestinian Pele', the PFA said. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been approached for comment.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mo Salah urges UEFA to explain Suleiman al Obeid tribute
Mo Salah questions UEFA statement on Palestinian football legend Liverpool forward Mo Salah has called on UEFA to clarify the circumstances surrounding the death of former Palestine international Suleiman al Obeid, a player once affectionately referred to as the 'Palestinian Pele'. UEFA paid tribute to al Obeid in a short social media post on Friday, praising him as 'a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times'. The post came two days after the Palestine Football Association (PFA) announced that the 41-year-old had died in the southern Gaza Strip. According to the PFA, al Obeid was killed by what it described as an Israeli airstrike while waiting for humanitarian aid. The governing body also noted his significant impact on Palestinian football, highlighting a career that spanned both Gaza and the West Bank. Salah calls for clarity Salah responded publicly to UEFA's message, writing on X: 'Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?' His comment drew attention to what he sees as an omission in UEFA's public acknowledgement. While the European governing body confirmed to Sky Sports that it will not be making further comment, Salah's intervention has reignited debate over football's response to humanitarian crises. The Egypt captain, widely regarded as one of the most prominent Arab athletes in the world, has previously used his platform to advocate for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Photo IMAGO Humanitarian context The United Nations reports that since the launch of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in late May, over 1,000 people have died near aid distribution points and convoys. The initiative, backed by the US and Israel, was intended to improve access to food and essential supplies in the region. Al Obeid's death comes against this backdrop of worsening humanitarian conditions. The PFA's statement confirmed that he leaves behind a wife, two sons and three daughters. Born in Gaza City, he played for several clubs across Palestine, becoming a symbol of resilience for many young players in the region. Legacy of Suleiman al Obeid Al Obeid's career, characterised by both talent and perseverance, saw him inspire not only his teammates but also generations of aspiring footballers. His journey, from local pitches in Gaza to representing his country at the highest level, made him a figure of hope for Palestinian sport. For Salah, the circumstances of al Obeid's death deserve full acknowledgement. His call for transparency has resonated across football, highlighting the sport's ongoing struggle to reconcile on-pitch achievement with off-pitch realities in conflict zones.
Sky News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Sky News
Mo Salah criticises UEFA tribute to 'Palestinian Pele' - and asks: 'Can you tell us how he died?'
Liverpool forward Mo Salah has criticised UEFA for not revealing how a footballer known as "Palestinian Pele" died as it paid tribute to him in a social media post. The Palestine Football Association said on Wednesday that Suleiman al Obeid, 41, was killed by an "Israeli airstrike targeting civilians" while he waited for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. In a brief post on the social media platform X on Friday, UEFA called the former national team member "a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times". Salah, an Egyptian forward who is a devout Muslim, responded: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?" Liverpool footballer's post. Salah, one of the Premier League's biggest stars, is arguably the most prominent Arab sportsman in the world. He has previously advocated for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza in the nearly two-year-old war. The United Nations says more than 1,000 people have been killed near aid distribution sites and aid convoys in Gaza since the launch of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US and Israel-backed aid distribution system, in late May. In a tribute on its website, the Palestine Football Association said al Obeid had two sons and three daughters. It added that the footballer was born in Gaza City and played for clubs based in both Gaza and the West Bank.
