Messi leads Barcelona tributes to Kobe Bryant

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Lionel Messi and a host of Barcelona players have paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant after he tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

The tragic news has shocked the entire world and Barcelona players have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the legend.

Kobe met up with Barcelona on several occasions both in the United States, on the club’s summer tours, as well as being a visitor to the Catalan capital.

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No tengo palabras... Todo mi cariño para la familia y amigos de Kobe. Fue un placer conocerle y compartir buenos momentos juntos. Se nos fue un genio como pocos.

A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi) on Jan 26, 2020 at 2:40pm PST

Messi: : ‘I have no words… all my love for Kobe’s family and friends. ‘It was a pleasure to meet you and share good times together. ‘You were a genius like few others.’

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Conmovido por la mala noticia lo siento mucho por KOBE BRYANT y las demás víctimas. Mucha fuerza a sus familiares y seres queridos Descansa en paz !!! • Rest in peace KOBE BRYANT and all the victims who have passed away in that tragic accident and give all my condolences to family and friends

A post shared by Luis Suarez (@luissuarez9) on Jan 26, 2020 at 2:17pm PST

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Rest in Peace, Mamba.

A post shared by Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) on Jan 26, 2020 at 1:18pm PST

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RIP Kobe "Have a good time. Life is too short to get bogged down and be discouraged.” "You have to keep moving. You have to keep going. Put one foot in front of the other, smile and just keep on rolling.”

A post shared by Sergi Roberto (@sergiroberto) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:12pm PST

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Rest in peace Mamba

A post shared by Arturo Vidal (@kingarturo23oficial) on Jan 26, 2020 at 2:23pm PST

Rest in peace Legend #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/LmBTZlyp2T

— Jean-Clair Todibo (@jctodibo) January 26, 2020

R.I.P. LEGEND pic.twitter.com/nF0u8QRT2h

— Arthur Melo (@arthurhromelo) January 26, 2020

Kobe !!!!!!!

— Samuel Umtiti (@samumtiti) January 26, 2020

Shocked by the death of @KobeBryant, an exemplary athlete both on and off the basketball court. Our most heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/wGhF4xouVL

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 26, 2020

Source: barcablaugranes.com