Father Honors Late Daughter as Son Joins US Soccer Club

Mohamed Abu Farhi has sent dozens of messages to individuals involved in his son Sayed's football journey, following his transfer to the Colorado Rapids in the United States. The messages were sent to coaches, scouts, and club staff at Maccabi Tel Aviv, as well as coaches like Sharon Mimer who previously supported Sayed's development.

Sayed, who began playing soccer at age five, experienced a profound tragedy when his younger sister, Salma, was killed in a road accident in front of him. His father, Mohamed, a respected figure in Baqa al-Gharbiyye who held financial positions at Bank Leumi and the Baqa municipality, has not forgotten that day. Even as Sayed achieves his dream, Mohamed prays for his daughter's memory and for the future of Sayed and his two younger sons.

Mohamed expressed that while he and his wife, Ahlam, are proud of Sayed's achievements, they hope his success brings some solace for their enduring grief over Salma. He stated, "Our daughter, since you left, a pain remains in our hearts that will never disappear. Today, as Sayed fulfills his dream, we just want to believe that you see him from above and are proud of your brother. Perhaps all his success will ease, even slightly, the longing for you."

While Sayed will soon play in the US, Mohamed's ultimate dream is for his son to play in Germany, where he himself lived and studied for nearly a decade. He explained that the transfer to the Colorado Rapids was a strategic step, acknowledging that the MLS is a pathway to European leagues, and that Colorado expects to sell players to Europe within a year or two.

Mohamed conveyed deep gratitude to Maccabi Tel Aviv for their support of Sayed, who moved from Baqa at a young age to attend the agricultural school in Mikveh Israel and join Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth academy in Kiryat Shalom. He emphasized Sayed's youth and bright future, expressing satisfaction that all parties are pleased with the transfer.