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CNA
2 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield
LONDON :FA Cup winners Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Substitute Justin Devenny scored the winning spot kick to give Palace the spoils, after Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott missed for the Reds. New recruit Hugo Ekitike had put Liverpool ahead inside four minutes before Jean-Philippe Mateta levelled from the penalty spot in the 17th for Palace after Virgil van Dijk brought down Ismaila Sarr. Close-season signing Jeremie Frimpong restored the Reds' lead, as Liverpool fans marked the death of Portugal forward Diogo Jota with 20 minutes on the clock, sending an attempted cross looping in off the post. But Palace equalised again with 13 minutes to play, Sarr slotting past onrushing goalkeeper Alisson to send the traditional season curtain-raiser to penalties.
Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Mohamed Salah slams UEFA post about the killing of 'Palestinian Pele'
ALBAWABA - Renowned Egyptian footballer and Liverpool player, Mohamed Salah criticized UEFA over its post regarding the killing of "Palestinian Pele," Suleiman Obeid, who was recently shot dead by Israeli forces. At just the age of 41, Obeid was shot dead on August 6 by Israeli forces while awaiting humanitarian aid due to the ongoing famine in Gaza, which has caused the death of over 217 Palestinians, including 100 children. Obeid's killing sparked outrage among human rights and pro-Palestine activists who took to social media to offer their condolences to his family. According to the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), 325 of its community, including players, coaches, managers, referees, and other staff, have been killed by Israel since Oct. 7, 2023, as reported by CNN. Mohamed Salah slams UEFA post about 'Palestinian Pele' death The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote, "Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the 'Palestinian Pele'. A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times," without disclosing the reason for his death. Salah responded on the same platform, slamming the organization, "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?" His response garnered over a million likes and more than 78 million views. However, UEFA is yet to make a statement regarding the backlash it faced, as many pro-Palestine activists urged the ban of Israel from the joint association. Similar to Mohamed Salah, a pro-Palestine user wrote in the same platform, "MENTION HIS DEATH CAUSE TOO! The one who killed him his is Israel, its a huge shame that you didn't mention that." They added, "Why Israel is still in UEFA? They are child killers, they are terrorists, they are criminals. Russia was banned for not even 0.1% comparing to this. Get Israel out of UEFA. Free Palestine."
France 24
3 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Salah criticises UEFA for 'Palestinian Pele' tribute: 'Tell us how he died'
Obeid, 41, was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces "targeted people waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip", the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) said in a statement. Europe's football governing body UEFA posted on X: "Farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the 'Palestinian Pele'. A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times." Egyptian striker Salah responded by posting: "Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?" Born in Gaza City, Obeid was married and had five children. He played 24 international matches for team Palestine. In October 2023, Salah called on "world leaders to come together" to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza to "prevent further slaughter of innocent souls". Since the start of the Gaza war, triggered by Palestinian militant group Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, 662 people from the sport and scouting sector have been killed, including 321 in the football community, according to the PFA. Salah, who was the Premier League top scorer last season, is due to line up for Liverpool on Sunday in the Community Shield at Wembley against Crystal Palace, the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Salah criticises Uefa tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele'
Mohamed Salah has been advocating for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza in the nearly two-year-old war. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK : Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah on Saturday criticised Uefa's tribute to the late Suleiman Al-Obeid, known as the 'Palestinian Pele', after European football's governing body failed to reference the circumstances surrounding his death this week. The Palestine Football Association said that Al-Obeid, 41, was killed by an Israeli strike targeting civilians waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday. In a brief post on the social media platform X, Uefa called the former national team member 'a talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.' Salah responded, 'Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?' Uefa was not immediately available to comment. One of the Premier League's biggest stars, the 33-year-old Egyptian Salah has previously advocated for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza in the nearly two-year-old war. The UN 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.
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Arne Slot outlines area for Liverpool improvement as key date nears - 'Another thing'
Arne Slot was pleased with Liverpool's defensive display against Athletic Bilbao, but insisted they must improve at the back when it comes to set-pieces. The Reds ran out 4-1 winners in their first friendly against the La Liga outfit, before a first-choice XI recorded a narrow 3-2 victory. Mohamed Salah and a Cody Gakpo brace was the difference in the evening kick-off at Anfield, but Liverpool were punished both from a free-kick and a corner as Bilbao pegged them back twice before the Dutchman's eventual winner. Slot was satisfied by the lack of chances conceded otherwise. But with Crystal Palace next up in the Community Shield, admitted defending set-pieces is something his side need to work on even more. READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings as Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz impress but another excellent vs Athletic READ MORE: Liverpool see exciting future after transfer splurge as two players hint at exits 'The other games pre-season we have conceded a few too many chances,' he said. 'But today we hardly conceded anything at all and that pleased me as well. 'So to concede two set-piece goals in the second game is not what you want, especially if you play Crystal Palace next week who are a team who are very strong on set-pieces. 'That's another thing to work on. We have worked on that already but we have to work on it even more in the upcoming week. 'The players are fit, worked really hard, played some good football and defended really hard and good apart from the two set-pieces.' Meanwhile, Slot admitted supporters can expect to see one change from him once the season gets underway. While he has wore a tracksuit against Athletic Bilbao, he intends to return to smarter attire when the competitive campaign gets underway. 'No, I don't think so,' he chuckled to LFC TV when asked if he might keep the tracksuit. Last season in pre-season I wore a tracksuit as well. 'But normally I will wear different clothes. For today it was for the best.'
