UNICEF / AFGHAN BOY MESSI

Murtaza Ahmadi can proudly show off the new signed jerseys and a football he received from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Leo Messi. UNICEF

• Categories: News & Features / News Stories / Unifeed
• Video Length: 00:00:50
• Production Date: 25 February 2016
• Asset Language: English
• Corporate Name: UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND - UNICEF
• Subject Topical: CHILD WELFARE; SPORTS
• Geographic Subject: AFGHANISTAN
• MAMS Id: 1571748
• Parent Id: 1571748
• Alternate Title: unifeed160225g

Description

STORY: UNICEF/ AFGHAN BOY MESSI
TRT: 00:50
SOURCE: UNICEF
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: NATS

DATELINE: 25 FEBRUARY 2016, KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

Shotlist

1. Various shots, Murtaza Ahmadi posing for photos and kicking football
2. Still photo - Murtaza Ahmadi
3. Still photo- Murtaza Ahmadi

Storyline

Murtaza Ahmadi can proudly show off the new signed jerseys and a football he received from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Leo Messi.

Murtaza's photo went viral after he was pictured wearing an Argentine National Team soccer jersey made from a plastic bag with ‘Messi’ and the number ’10’ penned on the back.

"I love Messi and my shirt says Messi loves me," said five-year old Murtaza.

This year UNICEF is appealing for $2.8billion to reach 43 million children trapped in emergencies worldwide. Like so many other children, he has the same right to thrive, play, and practice sports.