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.

Barcelona said the club had a special relationship with Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in Southern California in 2020

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.