Kobe Bryant dead: PSG star Neymar pays '24' tribute to 'The Black Mamba'

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant passed away on Sunday night after helicopter he was travelling in, crashed and burst into flames in Calabasas, 48 km rth-west of Los Angeles.  41-year-old was said to be travelling on his private chopper when it went down and a fire broke out. Although emergency personnel responded to scene, ne of people on board survived. Along with Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Maria Ore Bryant and 8 or people including pilot were killed in accident. 

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Kobe Bryant's sudden passing away has sent shock waves across global sporting community, with tributes flooding on social media and during various matches and events held in aftermath. Football star Neymar paid tribute to 'Black Mamba' when he scored during Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 clash against LOSC Lille. 

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Kobe Bryant de: Neymar pays tribute

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Neymar met Kobe Bryant during a training session with PSG in 2017. After scoring a penalty that secured a 2-0 victory for his side, Neymar held up ’24’ with his fingers as a tribute to Bryant’s jersey number for  Lakers. Speaking to  Canal Plus after match, Neymar revealed that he got s news during half-time. 27-year-old ted that he knew Bryant in person and celebration was for him. 

'This is a time of immense sness for world of sport. t just basketball fans. I  knew him. This celebration was for him. I hope he rests in peace.’ - Neymar

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