This man has spent 50 years repairing soccer balls

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STORY: Mostafa Mahmoud Mostafa has been repairing soccer balls for over 50 years

[Location: Cairo, Egypt]

The 68-year-old took over the craft from his father

[Mostafa Mahmoud Mostafa, Soccer ball repairer:]

“My father used to work with soccer balls, making them from scratch and I used to work with him and learn from him. We stayed like this until the nineties when imports from China increased and balls with good finishing were sold at cheap prices. So, I had to work in the fixing field. Clubs used to ask me to fix balls and I used to say no but then I started working in repairs, and I love the craft, so I repair balls perfectly.”

He has worked with several Egyptian soccer clubs, including Al Ahly and Zamalek

“Big clubs like Al Ahly and Zamalek ask for my service. I did so for years, but then my health deteriorated, and I decided to only work in my shop. People come to me and like my service, thank God.”