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Sometimes, dreams come true in the most unexpected ways. A simple photograph of a five-year-old boy in a plastic bag jersey traveled across continents and reached the heart of football legend Lionel Messi. What began as a child's improvised tribute soon turned into a story of generosity and connection.
In early 2016, the image of the small boy in rural Afghanistan wearing a jersey made from a blue-and-white plastic bag began circulating online. The name Messi and the number '10' were scrawled across the back in black marker.
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The viral boy was five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi. He was p...