Growing up in Italy, Kobe Bryant loved the game of soccer and is a fan of the FIFA World Cup to this day. Before he became a baller, he was a baller, honing his skills on the pitch and perfecting them on the NBA court. Check out this commercial he did with Panini which celebrates his football roots.
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