Egyptian Barcelona forward Hamza Abdel Karim writes Arabic message on his boots ahead of El Clasico

Barcelona forward Hamza Abdel Karim wrote the Arabic phrase "Here the story begins" on his boots for El Clasico against Real Madrid.

• Hamza wrote "هنا تبدأ الحكاية" (Here the story begins) in Arabic on his boots for the Clasico, to be worn if Hansi Flick grants him minutes.
• The Egyptian has played only a few minutes with Barcelona's first team this season.
• Mundo Deportivo said Hamza may debut in the Clasico but is unlikely to play, while injured Xavi Espart could start.
• Sport reported other player boot messages for the Clasico: Gavi's "100% is not enough," Ademi's "This is why I came," and Espart's "The dream continues."