Overview

• A banner reading “Stop killing children. Stop killing civilians” was displayed on the Stadio Friuli pitch before the UEFA Supercup between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur.
• UEFA shared the image on X with the caption “Die Botschaft ist laut und deutlich. Ein Banner. Ein Aufruf.” without specifying any conflict or actor.
• Media widely interpreted the message as directed at Israel’s Gaza offensive while acknowledging its resonance with other conflict zones.
• Children from Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Palestine and Ukraine participated in the pre-match ceremony to highlight the human cost of war.
• High-profile figures including Mohamed Salah have called on UEFA to clarify the intended focus and context of its humanitarian statement.