PSG star Neymar paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant after scoring against Lille on Sunday night.
The Brazilian is a big basketball fan, and was visibly upset following the tragic news of Bryant’s death.
The 41-year-old LA Lakers icon passed away in a helicopter crash in Calabasas alongside his daughter GiGi.
And after netting, Neymar, 27, sombrely walked towards a pitchside camera - holding two fingers up on one hand and four fingers up on the other - signifying Kobe’s iconic Lakers #24 jersey.
He then pointed towards the sky in a heartbreaking tribute to the basketball idol.
After the game, Neymar told reporters: “I looked at the messages at halftime.
“This is a time of immense sadness for the world of sport. Not just basketball fans.
“I knew him. This celebration was for him. I hope he rests in peace.”
Cristiano Ronaldo and kylian Mbappe also paid their tribute via their twitter account.
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