More tributes from the soccer world came in recent days including from Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, but Milan’s was especially meaningful given Bryant’s connection to the club. Bryant supported Milan since he was just a kid and lived in Italy when his dad played basketball in the country professionally.
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