DOHA (SW): The Afghan boy, whose home-made plastic Messi shirt went viral on social media, finally met his favourite football star on Tuesday.
Murtaza Ahmadi had earlier received a signed shirt from the Argentine football star but now his dream came true in Doha when he met Messi. Barcelona club was visiting Qatar to play a friendly against Saudi club Al Ahli. Qatar is also set to conclude its four-year long sponsorship of Barcelona club.
Ahmadi, who comes from the Ghazni province of Afghanistan, became an internet sensation when photos of him while wearing a plastic shirt with Messi’s name got viral on the social media earlier this year. The Argentine superstar sent him a signed jersey in February and expressed his desire to meet the young fan.
The Barcelona attacker was all smiles when he saw Murtaza. Messi picked him up to pose for photographs.
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