VIDEO: When Lionel Messi and NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Battled It Out on a Plane Against a Dessert

After winning this year’s FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi has become the headline of news stories worldwide. His performance in the tournament was nothing short of phenomenal, and he very well deserves to be the talk of the world. Messi is one of the best soccer players of all time, and his accomplishments on the field are a testament to that.

We can say the same for Kobe Bryant, who had a wonderful NBA career. Unfortunately, Kobe passed away in 2020 in a tragic helicopter crash. And he was no doubt one of the best players in the league during his career. Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant are two of the most respected and loved athletes in the world.

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They both have had amazing careers in their respective sports and many consider them to be two of the greatest athletes of all time. As two of the greatest athletes of their generation. It definitely came as a surprise to see both Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant team up for an advertisement.

Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant came together for an advertisement

Lionel Messi and Kobe Bryant came together for an advertisement for Turkish Airlines. This video has recently resurfaced and has been getting a lot of attention. In the video, we can see Messi and Kobe sitting on a plane, trying to convince a kid to get their autograph on the ball.

Both of them are legends in their sport and are no doubt two of the greatest athletes ever to grace their respective fields. The video of their advertisement is special because it is a glorious reminder of their talent and their friendship.

Kobe and Messi shared a mutual respect for each other

Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi are two of the greatest athletes of their generation. Although they played different sports, the two had mutual respect for each other. Kobe Bryant was a huge fan of the soccer club FC Barcelona and its star player, Ronaldinho. The Brazilian icon was the one who introduced Kobe to the 17-year-old boy from Argentina. Kobe was awestruck by the talent Messi possessed and instantly became a fan and developed a huge respect for Messi.

We could say the same for Messi, who commended the NBA legend on several occasions. Lionel Messi also paid tribute to the NBA legend on his tragic death. The mutual respect between the two athletes was evident. They were both champions in their respective sports and will be remembered as two of the greatest athletes of all time.

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