Abdelkarim Scores Against Former Club Al Ahly, Apologizes
Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim scored for Barcelona against his former club, Al Ahly, during the Joan Gamper Trophy match. He chose not to celebrate the goal as a sign of respect for his former team.
Why it matters
This match marks a historic moment as Al Ahly becomes the first Arab and African club to participate in Barcelona's traditional preseason tournament.
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Casablanca -- Hamza Abdelkarim converted Barcelona’s opportunity to put the Catalan side ahead at Spotify Camp Nou, marking a memorable moment against the club where he began his career.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Abdelkarim immediately apologized after scoring, showing respect for his former team and teammates.</p>
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