The collab celebrates Bryant's lifelong love for football with limited-edition Barça away uniforms and new footwear

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.

Barca's new away kit is a collaboration with the late NBA icon's personal sportswear brand after a long association with him