‘It’s a Dream’: Afghan Boy Finally Meets Idol Lionel MessiSavePrintMurtaza Ahmadi playing with a soccer ball during a photo opportunity as he wears a shirt signed by Messi, in Kabul, Afghanistan on Feb. 26, 2016. AP Photo/Rahmat GulThe Associated Press12/13/2016|Updated: 12/13/2016Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesJannik Sinner Beats 2-time Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz to Win His First Wimbledon TitleJul 13, 2025The Biggest Piece of Mars on Earth Is Going Up for Auction in New YorkJul 13, 2025Aaron Judge Becomes Fastest to 350 Homers, Doing so in 1,088 Games, Bettering Mark McGwire’s 1,280Jul 13, 2025Microsoft Outlook Users Experience Hourslong Outage Impacting Email AccessJul 12, 2025