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

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LIONEL MESSI AND KOBE BRYANT DID AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR TURKISH AIRLINES

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SPECIAL MOMENTS ON THE PITCH

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RONALDINHO INTRODUCES MESSI TO KOBE BRYANT

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MUTUAL RESPECT AND FRIENDSHIP

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Legends on Board- Turkish airline Ad

[{"selector":"#anim-729ac579-5de9-49f6-9a5f-a106304518bb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-12.397959080124288%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The same love Messi showed towards basketball and commended the NBf) legend on several occasions. Lionel Messi also paid tribute to the NBN legend on his tragic death. The mutual respect between the two athletes was evident.