The little boy who grabbed international attention wearing a plastic Messi jersey has now been given a fitting an proper Barcelona football kits.
This is the picture of the boy wore that attracted people's attention
The 5-year-old boy who became internet sensation after donning a Lionel Messi jersey made from plastic has finally been given a real Barcelona kit. The boy's story carried on major television and popular websites got international attention and plans are on the way for the boy to meet his Argentie hero, Messi.
The young boy training with his former jersey and the new ones
The boy named Murtaza Ahmadi from war-torn Afghanistan has the backing of the Afghan Football Federation who have confirmed that Lionel Messi and Barcelona are preparing to meet him.
The boy now trains on a proper Barcelona kit