Former Palestinian nationwide staff participant, Suliman Al-Obeid, was killed on Wednesday by an Israeli strike whereas ready for worldwide support, the Palestine Soccer Affiliation introduced. Referred to as the “Palestinian Pele,” the 41-year-old scored greater than 100 objectives for Gaza Sport. Al-Obeid is survived by his spouse and 5 kids. 

He started his profession with Khadamat al-Shati and in addition frolicked taking part in for Markaz Shabab al-Am’ari. Al-Obeid debuted for the Palestinian nationwide staff in 2007 and would go on to be capped 24 instances and rating twice. One of many largest stars in Palestinian soccer, Al-Obeid additionally scored a memorable scissor kick in opposition to Yemen within the 2010 West Asian Soccer Federation championship.

Since October of 2023, 662 folks related to sports activities have been killed, together with 321 from the soccer group, in line with the Palestine Soccer Affiliation.

The Palestine nationwide staff will play their subsequent match on September 8, dealing with Malaysia in a pleasant to gear up for World Cup qualifying, which is at present within the third spherical in Asia.