Football World Mourns
Football players and supporters have extended condolences to those impacted by the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Silent Tribute Across the Leagues
As a gesture of reverence, the sport observed a period of silence preceding every Premier League and English Football League match on Saturday.
Unity in Black Armbands
Across all divisions, players, managers, and match officials were observed donning black armbands.
Additionally, the day’s two WSL fixtures at Aston Villa and Leicester City were preceded by a period of silence.
Mohamed Salah’s Plea for Peace
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah demanded an end to the violence earlier this week.
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Utilizing his public platform, the Egypt international, who scored twice in his team’s Saturday victory over Everton, urged world leaders “to unite to prevent further slaughter of innocent souls.”
Israel initiated a military operation in Gaza on October 7 in retaliation for Hamas gunfire directed at Israel.
The Premier League “strongly condemns the horrific and brutal acts of violence against innocent civilians” when it declared its intention to commemorate the lives lost during the conflict and in the aftermath.
Statements of Compassion
The statement continued: “We hope for peace, and our heartfelt sympathies are with the victims, their families and the communities impacted.”
The EFL reported that “our collective thoughts are with all the innocent people who have lost their lives. Also their families, friends, and all those in communities impacted” due to the dispute.
