Ceferin Defends UEFA’s Message Against Violence

In an interview with an American newspaper, he clarified that the UEFA Super Cup banner calling for an end to the killing of children and civilians was not inspired by a tweet from the Egyptian star, Liverpool player. Ceferin addressed the controversy surrounding the UEFA Super Cup banner held in Udine, Italy, which bore the slogan “Stop killing children, stop killing civilians.” He said: “We have a UEFA-affiliated foundation that cares about children, and we are part of this world. When we see children dying due to reckless political decisions, the call to stop killing children and civilians is not a political message, but a humanitarian one. Anyone who thinks otherwise is mistaken.” Ceferin pointed to the participation of two refugee children in the medal ceremony during the match. Former Palestinian national team player and Al-Shati Services Club player, Suleiman Al-Abid, was killed early last month due to Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip. Residents of the Gaza Strip are suffering from unprecedented levels of hunger, as UN organizations warn of the spread of famine and a rise in deaths due to malnutrition, especially among children, patients, and the disabled.