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Hamza Abdelkarim celebrates scoring for Egypt against Haiti at the Under-17 World Cup. Getty Images

'The Egyptian Haaland': Meet Hamza Abdelkarim, Barcelona's new teenage star

Striker, 18, becomes first ever player from Egypt to move to the Camp Nou following transfer from Al Ahly

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Israel reopens Rafah crossing for passage of Gaza residents from Monday

ExclusiveGaza's governing committee to enter strip as Israel keeps iron grip on border

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