Dublin: Players of Irish club Bohemians Football Club wore shirts bearing the name and image of the late former Palestinian national team star, Suleiman Al-Obeid, in a tribute to his legacy.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the club made a post on X stating, "Today, Bohemians team wears shirts to honor Suleiman Al-Obeid, the 'Palestinian Pele,' a legend in Palestinian football. He scored over 100 goals and played 24 times for his country. On August 6, he was killed at the age of 41 by Israeli forces in Gaza."
The club regarded Al-Obeid as "not just a football player, but a symbol of determination and hope for his people."
The tribute by the Irish Premier League club, which was founded over 130 years ago and is a multiple league champion, reflects global solidarity with the Palestinian cause and pays homage to players who sacrificed their lives under challenging circumstances.
Al-Obeid began his career with his home club, Khadamat Al-Shati Club, and also played for Al-Amari Club in the West Bank Premier League. He scored his first international goal for the Palestine national team against Yemen during the 2010 West Asian Football Federation Championship.
He also represented the national team in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers and the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.