The Barcelona ace appears to be an observer of the sport, as he presented Team Sky's Chris Froome with a pair of boots bearing his autograph earlier in the week.
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Lionel Messi enjoys viewing the contest of cycling in his free time, as revealed when he presented a pair of signed boots to three-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome.
The road rider with British professional cycling team Team Sky finished the season earlier this week and received a memento he would not forget in a hurry from the Barcelona talisman.