For those who knew him, 15-year old Seifalla Elbeltagy was a kind and an affectionate boy who loved football.

His dream was to become a successful businessman. His desire was to speak Italian. At home in his village Gharbia, Egypt, he went to school and helped his father grow potatoes and apples.

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