After the news of the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash circled the entire planet on Sunday, the football world also paid tribute to the athlete.
Famous footballers and clubs wrote their words of condolence on social media.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kobe Bryant. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.
Forever a legend. pic.twitter.com/2lm4GFyJEB
Rest in Peace @kobebryant #LEGEND pic.twitter.com/O0qx9lqMxG
Noooooooooooooooooooooo
I just can't believe it
You've been an example for our generation R.I.P. Legend pic.twitter.com/m8Keded2Zs
RIP Kobe. A true icon and legend of sport. pic.twitter.com/dyjk3EYeqE
RIP The Black Mamba! Absolute Legend! Definition of the word Champion pic.twitter.com/ptOhGhqWsg
View this post on Instagram A true legend and icon to millions around the globe, you were bigger than your sport and inspired so many including me. RIP King ???? my sincere condolences to your family ????? A post shared by JLingz???? (@jesselingard) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:28pm PST
View this post on Instagram My biggest sports idol is this man right here. Your work ethic and mentality inspired me so much from as soon i understood what it took to become a pro. You were enjoying your new chapter in your life and to leave us just like that is devastating.. i love you so much! You the goat ???? A post shared by Romelu Lukaku (@romelulukaku) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:19pm PST
Such tragic news. RIP Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/7wbfgYRo1Z
View this post on Instagram Rest In Peace ???? Prayers To His Family.. #8 #24 blackmamba #Legend ???? A post shared by Alex Lacazette (@lacazettealex) on Jan 26, 2020 at 12:15pm PST
"On behalf of myself, the players and staff at AS Roma, we join the rest of the sporting world in mourning the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. Kobe was a true icon and our thoughts are now with his family and the families of all of the victims aboard that flight." - Jim Pallotta
The club would like to express its deepest condolences to his family and friends, to the @Lakers and the @NBA family after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. RIP, legend. pic.twitter.com/vKMHmzvK5Z
I can't believe it!! My condolences to his family, friends, the basketball world, and sports in general! D.E.P. Kobe pic.twitter.com/rhp3U2c9f5
It is with great sadness that we learn of the tragic passing of @kobebryant. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, the @Lakers and @NBA family. pic.twitter.com/vqnDcWScNZ
FC Barcelona - Deeply saddened by the death of Kobe Bryant, an exemplary athlete. His figure transcended the basketball courts. A hug to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace.
Another sad and irreparable loss in the world of sport. Another unprecedented tragedy. At Chapecoense, we deeply regret the death of NBA legend and Lakers star Kobe Bryant. We sympathize with family, friends, and fans and wish them much strength. Our prayers are with you. #kobe
