Messi's special gift for Didi

Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is known for her austere living. For years, the Trinamool Congress supremo has been seen wearing handloom sarees at public events and rallies. Now, imagine her in a blue and red striped Barcelona football club jersey! That too, with the iconic number 10 at the back. Well, it might just turn reality, thanks to club captain and legend Lionel Messi. One of the best footballers on the planet, Messi has sent a special gift for the West Bengal chief minister with 'DIDI' written at the back for successfully organising FIFA Under 17 World Cup last year.

The jersey also carries a message for her: "Best wishes for my friend Didi from Lionel Messi". Messi sent the jersey through Barcelona Legends Juliano Belletti and Jari Litmanen who came to India to play a friendly match against Bengal's own Mohun Bagan.