‘STOP KILLING CHILDREN’ banner displayed ON pitch ahead of Spurs European game
Post on X by UEFA reads: 'UEFA Super Cup in Udine, the message is loud and clear. A banner. A call'
A banner stating “STOP KILLING CHILDREN – STOP KILLING CIVILIANS” has been displayed on the pitch ahead of the European Super Cup football clash between Tottenham Hotspur and the French club PSG.
In a move backed by UEFA, football’s European governing body, the white banner with blue wording was laid across the pitch as the players from both sides came out for Wednesday evening’s game in Udine, Italy.
It was also confirmed two children from the Gaza Strip would take part in the medals ceremony after the match tonight.
In a post on X UEFA’s official platform displayed a photo of the banner and the words:”From the UEFA Super Cup in Udine, the message is loud and clear. A banner. A call.”
It was confirmed that alongside the two children from Gaza a group of nine kids who are refugees in Italy from Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Gaza and Ukraine participated in the opening ceremony, displaying the banner “STOP KILLING CHILDREN – STOP KILLING CIVILIANS.”
“12-year-old Tala is a young Palestinian girl with fragile health who was transferred to Milan to receive appropriate medical care, as the adequate equipment was lacking in Gaza after the start of the war,” UEFA said, confirming the two children from Gaza’sinvolvement in the medal ceremony.
“Tala will be joined on the podium by 9-year-old Mohamed, who lost his parents during the war and was severely injured following an airstrike. Due to the seriousness of his condition and his young age, Mohamed and his grandmother were fortunate enough to leave Gaza and were welcomed in Milan, where Mohamed is currently undergoing medical treatment,” the statement added
The Super Cup takes place each season featuring the winners of the Champions League and the Europa Cup.
The match, which was a sell-out was screened live to millions of football fans across the globe.
The controversial banner prompted an immediate response online with some accusing UEFA of displaying anti-Israel bias at the match.
Others condemned UEFA for failing to include the name of Israel on the banner.
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