Gallery: El Shaarawy visits children in hospital

The even, organised in conjunction with Roma Cares, saw the forward visit the little residents on the ward, handing out special gifts and posing for photos while spending time with all the youngsters.

"It's always a nice thing," El Shaarawy said afterwards. "For me it's always a great pleasure to meet these youngsters and try and give them an extra reason to smile."

See more photos from the visit in the gallery below.

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