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 have fused their new 2025-26 away kit with a dash of sporting immortality in a partnership with late NBA icon Kobe Bryant's signature brand.

FC Barcelona has launched its 2025/26 new away kit in partnership with the Kobe Bryant brand under Nike and it’s a kit that replaces the traditional Nike Swoosh with the “Kobe Sheath” logo. The partnership will run for three seasons, until 2027/28.