Team Sky present Lionel Messi with customised bike and jersey
Wednesday 11 November 2015 21:55, UK
Team Sky have welcomed Lionel Messi as their newest fan by presenting the Barcelona forward with a customised bike and jersey.
Messi, who is a cycling follower, shares a mutual friend with Team Sky mechanic David Fernandez and asked about the possibility of getting a team-specification bike.
Manufacturer Pinarello set to work on a producing DOGMA F8 carrying "Leo 10" markings, while kit supplier Rapha did likewise on a personalised Team Sky jersey.
Team principal Sir Dave Brailsford and Pinarello president Fausto Pinarello then flew to Spain to present Messi with the gifts, as well as meet fellow Barcelona stars Neymar, Luis Suarez and Dani Alves.
