‘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: 12/13/2016We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesFlorida Man Who Killed 2 Women Set for Execution Next MonthSep 14, 2025Boat Capsizes in Congo, Killing at Least 86, Most of Them StudentsSep 12, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Sept. 12Sep 12, 2025Families Reel From Tragedy as Authorities Investigate Mexico City Gas Tanker Blast That Killed 8Sep 12, 2025