New Delhi: A young afghan boy who became an internet sensation after being photographed in Lionel Messi soccer Jersey made of plastic bag has finally met his hero.

Murataza followed Messi to the field during Barcelona’s friendly match against Al-Ahli- Dubai and had a hard time leave his hero’s side.

Murataza became an online sensation in early 2016 when his brother Hamayon helped him create a homemade version of Messi’s jersey using a blue-stripped plastic bag.



Hamayon later posted a picture on social networking site of Murataza and the picture soon got viral

In February, Murataza received a signed jersey from Messi with a little help from UNICEF.





Here is the adorable video of Murataza with Lionel Messi