Messi meets young Afghan boy who became viral sensation

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The Afghan boy who became an internet hit after wearing an Argentina shirt made from a plastic bag has at last met hero Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi has at last met Murtaza Ahmadi, the Afghan boy who became a viral star after being pictured wearing a homemade Argentina shirt.

Six-year-old Murtaza became famous in January after a picture of him sporting a shirt fashioned from a plastic carrier bag, with Messi's name and number on the back, was shared across the world on social media.

Messi sent signed kits and a football to the youngster in February and Murtaza has now been given the chance to meet his idol in person, according to the organising body for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

"The image the world wanted to see," the caption posted along with the video reads. "The six year old boy who dreamed of meeting his hero, Messi, finally comes true."