Uefa Super Cup: 'Stop killing children' banner labelled 'cowardice' as calls for Israel ban grow

The Union of European Football Associations (Uefa) is being accused of cowardice and virtue signaling after displaying a banner reading "Stop killing children stop killing civilians" at the Super Cup final. While the message was widely interpreted as a reference to Israel's actions in Gaza, many criticized the organization for not explicitly naming the country. The gesture, which also involved two Palestinian refugee children in the medal ceremony, was labeled a meaningless PR move by critics. This incident has intensified calls from fans and organizations for UEFA to ban Israeli teams from its competitions.