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There was no match for Kobe Bryant’s athleticism. Bryant was perhaps among one of the greatest ever to step on the court of basketball. But only a few knew about another world-famous sport that Kobe played while growing up in Italy. It was soccer. Despite not being attached to the sport in the later part of his life, he nonetheless got to meet the star players of the Paris-based soccer club, Paris Saint Germain. A resurfaced footage of him and Kylian Mbappe from that meeting melted the hearts of the NBA universe.

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Paris Saint Germain is the biggest club in Ligue 1, the division one soccer league in France. Formed in 1970, the club has won over 40 official honors, including 10 league titles. They also have a squad filled with many superstars of the soccer world like Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr., etc.

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Fans react to the video of Kobe Bryant juggling the ball with Kylian Mbappé

Kobe Bryant got to meet the superstars of the PSG squad in 2017 when he visited the French side’s Ooredoo Training Centre. They had a fun time and several videos were released by the club where the stars could be found enjoying among themselves.

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A recently resurfaced footage of the Lakers legend juggling a soccer ball with Mbappe picked up quite a lot of attention on the internet. The fans reacted to the video and portrayed their emotions through their comments.

Here are some of the reactions of the fans:

Overall, the fans surely got a bit nostalgic in the comments. Many commented that Bryant would have been so proud if he saw the recent performances of Mbappe in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. While others seemed to be a little surprised after getting to know about Kobe’s soccer skills. However, even after almost three years of his death, the comments showed how much they still love the ‘Black Mamba’.

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What are your thoughts on the juggling skills of Kobe Bryant? Do you think he could have made a career in soccer? Please let us know in the comments below.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen interest in trades and matchups. He has contributed over 500 articles to date, showcasing his expertise in the field. Ayush's favorite activity, apart from writing about teams in the NBA, is diving deep into the economics of the popular league. His unique approach to combining financial aspects with core-sport stories is a testament to his creativity and analytical skills. Ayush draws inspiration from analyses by famous commentators, observing each season's dynamics, and incorporating a financial perspective into his work. His writing is characterized by transparency and credibility, evident in his pieces about the re-purchase of the Philadelphia 76ers amidst an NBA lockout in 2011 and how the Nike-Air Jordans deal remodeled apparel endorsements by basketballers. Ayush shares a fascination for many other sports, but his love for basketball remains unparalleled. He is also a music-lover and spends his time honing his skills on the guitar when he is not sweating it out at the gym.

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