US EditionBarcelona Honors Kobe Bryant with New Jersey Bearing Brand Logo
CATALONIA, SPAIN, JUL 29 – Barcelona's new away kit replaces Nike's swoosh with the Kobe Sheath and features a snakeskin texture honoring Bryant's Black Mamba nickname in a three-year collaboration.
- FC Barcelona unveiled their new away kit for the 2025-26 season on July 31, 2025, in collaboration with Nike, honoring Kobe Bryant.
- The tribute arose from Kobe Bryant's deep admiration for Barcelona's style, his long-standing fandom sparked by Ronaldinho, and his connection to the club.
- The jersey features a snakeskin texture symbolizing Bryant's Black Mamba nickname, with purple and gold colors referencing his Los Angeles Lakers legacy.
- The Nike swoosh on the jersey's upper right replaces the Kobe Sheath logo, described as a representation of talent and effort in Bryant's brand.
- This three-season collaboration aims to strengthen the bond between Kobe's fans and Barcelona while promoting shared values of discipline and sporting excellence.
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