Lionel Messi, meet your lookalike Ahmad Salaymah

Palestinian Ahmad Salaymah, considered a lookalike of Argentinian football star Lionel Messi, plays in the Old City of Jerusalem. (AFP Photo)

Updated on: Jun 11, 2014 10:36 PM IST

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Palestinian Ahmad Salaymah, considered a lookalike of Argentinian football star Lionel Messi, plays in the Old City of Jerusalem. (AFP Photo)

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Salaymah, 9, poses for a picture in front of a poster of his idol. (AFP Photo)

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Salaymah dresses and cuts his hair in the style of his football hero. (AFP Photo)

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Ahmad Salaymah playing football in the Old City of Jerusalem. (AFP Photo)

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Salaymah poses for a picture in the Old City of Jerusalem. (AFP Photo)

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Salaymah’s country is ranked 94 in the Fifa list, whereas two-time World Cup winner Argentina are at 5th place. (AFP Photo)

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Salaymah’s country has never played in the World Cup. (AFP Photo)