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  "id": 5206829,
  "title": "El Shaarawy returns ‘home’ to Genoa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/el-shaarawy-returns-home-to-genoa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T23:22:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/03/el-shaarawy-returns-home-to-genoa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephan El Shaarawy, the former Italy forward, has returned to his childhood club Genoa after nearly a decade at Roma, the Serie A side announced on Wednesday. El Shaarawy, now 33, first made his mark with Genoa as a 16-year-old in 2008. Prior to that, he played for AC Milan and Monaco. El Shaarawy's return to Genoa holds special significance for him, as he referred to it as a \"full circle moment\" in a statement. He expressed pride in wearing the Genoa jersey once again, as it is a part of his DNA and he feels a strong drive to fight for the team and its fans. Genoa, managed by his former Roma teammate Daniele De Rossi, have also signed Robinho Junior, the 19-year-old son of former Brazil international Robinho. The young player gained attention in May when he was slapped by teammate Neymar, the record goalscorer for Brazil's national team, who reacted negatively after being dribbled past by his teenage colleague at Santos. Genoa currently sit 16th in the Serie A table after starting their season with two losses. They will face Como in their upcoming match on Friday.",
  "summary": "Former Italy forward Stephan El Shaarawy returns to his formative club after almost a decade at Roma.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "El Shaarawy returns ‘home’ to Genoa",
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        "published": "2026-09-02T23:22:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}