Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built an unparalleled career in the NBA. However, the basketball icon's influence has expanded into all sports — especially soccer.On Tuesday morning, Nike officially announced a new partnership that unites Bryant's legendary Mamba Mentality with FC Barcelona's unwavering pursuit of excellence to inspire the next generation of athletes around the world.

Nike's long-awaited link-up between late basketball legend Kobe Bryant and Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona began releasing Tuesday with footwear launches to follow on Thursday. Officially unveiled and released Tuesday is the Kobe Bryant x Nike FC Barcelona 2025/26 away jersey in its Kobe-inspired Team Gold base color with accents of black and Persian Violet and black.

In a move that transcends the game, Nike has dropped the curtain on FC Barcelona’s 2025/26 away kit, and it sees the unmistakable Kobe Sheath replacing the Swoosh on a professional jersey, marking a bold new chapter as the Mamba Mentality finds a new arena: the Camp Nou.