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Kobe Bryant morreu, na manhã deste domingo, na sequência de um acidente de helicóptero em Calabasas, no estado norte-americano da Califórnia.
O antigo basquetebolista estava a viajar juntamente com três pessoas, para além do piloto. O helicóptero caiu, incendiou-se e todos os ocupantes perderam a vida.
Assim que surgiram as informações da morte de Kobe Bryant, as redes sociais foram inundadas de mensagens de solidariedade, mas também de incredulidade com a situação.
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23h38: Michael Jordan em choque: "Kobe era como um irmão mais novo para mim".
Michael Jordan on death of Kobe Bryant: “Words can’t describe the pain I’m feeling. I loved Kobe — he was like a little brother to me.” pic.twitter.com/r8JNMjfuRR
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 26, 2020
23h37: Os Golden State Warriors também reagiram a esta notícia.
We were incredibly saddened and shocked to learn about the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, earlier today. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Bryant family and Lakers organization. pic.twitter.com/JlQSGCPZQ3
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 26, 2020
23h36: A NBA, competição onde brilhou Kobe Bryant, deixou uma fotografia no Twitter.
23h30: A Nike, marca alemã que representa Bryant, deixou uma sentida mensagem nas redes sociais.
Mamba Forever. pic.twitter.com/wIchSUwFM2
— Nike (@Nike) January 26, 2020
23h20: Do ténis e do automobilismo chegam as reações de Kim Clijsters, Lewis Hamilton e da Moto GP.
I’m sad to hear that we lost one of our greats. @kobebryant was one of the greatest athletes and was such an inspiration to so many including myself. I’m deeply saddened for his family and for the people around the world who looked up to him. May he and his daughter rest in peace pic.twitter.com/O4ZWANcGKm
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) January 26, 2020
Kobe - you were a true inspiration to me as an athlete. I always admired your professionalism, drive and dedication. Our thoughts are with your loved ones. RIP. pic.twitter.com/q9HLczKKo8
— Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) January 26, 2020
More than just an icon in Basketball - the world has lost a sporting superstar. Thinking of the Bryant family & friends today after the tragic passing of Kobe, his daughter Gigi and their friends who were travelling with them. #RIP https://t.co/fU6tSF01iR
MotoGP (@MotoGP) January 26, 2020
23h17: Mundo de futebol de luto com esta morte. Falcao, Gabigol, Asensio, André Gomes e Pogba deixaram mensagens emocionadas.
I just can't believe it. My condolences to his wife and love ones. Speechless. My prayers for the people who lost their lives in this unfortunate accident. pic.twitter.com/JWaS46QIwO
— Radamel Falcao (@FALCAO) January 26, 2020
RIP, Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/pplFwkbPio
— Gabriel Barbosa (@gabigol) January 26, 2020
Conmocionado por el fallecimiento de una de las mayores leyendas del deporte, Kobe Bryant. DEP así como su hija y acompañantes pic.twitter.com/sZ7TrRfP2g
— Marco Asensio (@marcoasensio10) January 26, 2020
Still can't believe this happened!You were a big influence to millions of people, including myself! You changed sports history and your legacy will always be remembered.Thank you, Champion!Heroes come and go but LEGENDS are forever! pic.twitter.com/izeT4xFar1
— André Gomes (@aftgomes) January 26, 2020
Heroes come and go Legends are for everR.i.P. Kobe and his daughter Gianna and all the victims my prayers to the families #blackmambaforever https://t.co/JSoN1g9yea
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) January 26, 2020
23h15: Cristiano Ronaldo também já reagiu à trágica notícia.
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23h00: Revelas as imagens que mostram a reação de LeBron James ao saber da morte de Kobe Bryant. Veja aqui.
22h54: Lionel Messi publicou mensagem emocionada nas redes sociais.
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22h43: Magic Johnson inundou a sua página de Twitter com centenas de publicações de homenagem a Kobe Bryant. Esta é uma delas.
My friend, a legend, husband, father, son, brother, Oscar winner and greatest Laker of all-time is gone. It’s hard to accept. Kobe was a leader of our game, a mentor to both male and female players. pic.twitter.com/NXsrXmCkkG
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020
22h40: A arrepiante forma como Raptors e Spurs homenagearam Kobe Bryant. Veja o vídeo.
22h40: Sergio Ramos e Luis Suarez também prestaram uma homenagem a Kobe Bryant.
Rest in peace KOBE BRYANT and all the victims who have passed away in that tragic accident and give all my condolences to family and friend pic.twitter.com/5wecXPdmaS
— Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) January 26, 2020
Legend. #RIPKobe
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) January 26, 2020
22h39: Ian Rush, antiga glória do futebol britânico, publicou uma emocionada mensagem.
Ver esta publicação no InstagramTerrible news RIP KOBE My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
22h35: Os antigo futebolistas Steven Gerrard, agora a treinar o Rangers, e Momo Sissoko deixaram uma mensagem.
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22h33: A Associação Nacional de Jogadores de Basquetebol dos Estados Unidos (NBPA) deixou uma mensagem nas redes sociais.
NBPA Statement on the passing of Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/iWDBcV7c2N
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) January 26, 2020
22h25: Depois da dedicatória durante o jogo com o Lille, Neymar deixou uma mensagem emocionada nas redes sociais.
Dia triste pra nós dos esporte, pra nós fãs e principalmente pra família e amigos de kobe. Com suas mãos se fez lenda, obrigado por exaltar o esporte Kobe... que Deus conforte o coração de sua família e amigos #ripkobebryant #24 pic.twitter.com/QPjIy7Fhou
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) January 26, 2020
22h22: Treinador dos LA Clippers em lágrimas por causa de Kobe Bryant. Veja o vídeo.
22h08: A FIFA e a UEFA também já reagiram através do Twitter.
A legend in one sport who loved, and was loved in, ours.#RIPKobe pic.twitter.com/DwzJ2kox4C
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) January 26, 2020
Europe's football community is united in mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Kobe Bryant. A true sporting legend, Kobe’s achievements @Lakers @NBA transcended basketball inspiring all athletes, on and off the court. RIP
— UEFA (@UEFA) January 26, 2020
22h01: Manu Ginobili, antigo basquetebolista dos Spurs, junta-se às homenagens.
Devastated.
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) January 26, 2020
22h00. Zach LaVine, jogador dos Chicago Bulls, deixou uma mensagem.
You were one of the biggest influences on me and so many others. From your hard work, to your swag, your mindset made you BIGGER than basketball. Unbelievable loss. My condolences to you and your beautiful family.#mambamentality #MambaForever
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) January 26, 2020
21h55: Barack Obama, antigo presidente dos Estados Unidos, também já reagiu.
Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020
21h50: Diego Maradona também se juntou à onda de homenagens ao basquetebolista.
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21h43: Neymar marcou no jogo com o Lille e dedicou-o a Kobe Bryat. Veja o vídeo.
21h42: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, lenda da história do basquetebol mundial e dos Lakers, deixou uma sentida mensagem em vídeo a Kobe Bryant. "Vou lembrá-lo sempre como um homem que era muito mais do que um atleta".
Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete. pic.twitter.com/9EZuwk8wrV
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) January 26, 2020
21h40: "Não há palavras para expressar a dor", escreveu Shaquille O'Neal.
There’s no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW pic.twitter.com/pigHywq3c1
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 26, 2020
21h38: Lamela, Piqué e Aguero também reagiram à morte de Kobe Bryant.
Una noticia que me duele muchoQue en paz descanses leyendaFuerzas a las familias de todos los fallecidos pic.twitter.com/8qjZFlvhMA
— Erik Manuel Lamela (@ErikLamela) January 26, 2020
Rest in Peace, Mamba. pic.twitter.com/BgcDnXLCyZ
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) January 26, 2020
Profundamente conmovido//Deeply saddened by the loss of #KobeBryant #RIP #Legend pic.twitter.com/qo6e1mtTcp
— Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) January 26, 2020
21h35: Chelsea, Tottenham e Valencia juntam-se ao lote de clubes que enviam condolências.
A true sporting icon. Rest in peace, Kobe. pic.twitter.com/4BuwDWtJ94
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 26, 2020
El @valenciacf lamenta profundamente el fallecimiento de Kobe Bryant, leyenda del baloncesto y del deporte mundial El club quiere transmitir sus condolencias a sus familiares y amigos por las pérdidas en este accidente que ha conmocionado al mundo del deporte#RIPKobeByrant
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf) January 26, 2020
We are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. The world of sport has lost a true legend. We send our heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of all the victims at this terribly sad time. pic.twitter.com/ZuNk5SClEe
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 26, 2020
21h30: Federações portuguesas de futebol e basquetebol também reagiram.
O Basquetebol e o desporto mundial ficaram hoje mais pobres! És eterno, @kobebryant. #SomosBasquetebol #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/3m1j9XKuCG
— FPBasquetebol (@fpbasquetebol) January 26, 2020
Um nome gravado a ouro na história do desporto. Kobe Bryant, serás sempre lembrado como um dos maiores de sempre.A name written in gold in sports history. Kobe Bryant, you'll always be remembered as one of the greatest ever. pic.twitter.com/SW67hqVfFq
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) January 26, 2020
21h29: "Vamos sentir a tua falta Kobe", escreveu Kobe Bryant.
We miss you already Kobe
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 26, 2020
21h23: A portuguesa Ticha Penicheiro também deixou uma mensagem nas redes sociais.
Please somebody out there denies the news about Kobe
— Ticha Penicheiro (@TichaPenicheiro) January 26, 2020
THIS CAN’T BE REAL!!!
— Ticha Penicheiro (@TichaPenicheiro) January 26, 2020
21h22: Pau Gasol, companheiro de equipa de Bryant nos Lakers, também já reagiu.
Beyond devastated... my big brother... I can’t, I just can’t believe it
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 26, 2020
21h21: Rony Lopes, Marcus Rashford e Sterling também já reagiram.
RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/9ftKq83fRh
— Rony Lopes (@Rony10Lopes) January 26, 2020
RIP Kobe pic.twitter.com/nanyQBa6zO
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) January 26, 2020
Rest easy Legend pic.twitter.com/a0lWTWacKW
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) January 26, 2020
21h18: Olympiacos, AC Milan, Manchester City e Chapecoense partilharam reações.
Rest in peace Kobe Bryant, you were a sporting legend. #RIP #MambaForever #KobeBryant #RipKobe #Bryant #Olympiacos pic.twitter.com/T8WoYcXTwe
Olympiacos (@olympiacosfc) January 26, 2020
Mais uma perda triste e irreparável no mundo do esporte. Mais uma tragédia sem precedentes. Nós, da Chapecoense, lamentamos profundamente o falecimento de Kobe Bryant. Nos solidarizamos com os familiares, amigos e fãs e desejamos muita força. Nossas orações estão com vocês. #rip
— Chapecoense (@ChapecoenseReal) January 26, 2020
We have no words to express how shocked we are to hear of the tragic passing of one of the greatest sportsmen of all time and Rossonero fan, Kobe Bryant. All our thoughts are with the families of those affected by this tragic accident. You will forever be missed, Kobe pic.twitter.com/FOd365chEL
— AC Milan (@acmilan) January 26, 2020
Estamos unidos aos milhões de fãs e admiradores espalhados pelo mundo para lamentar a morte de Kobe Bryant, um dos maiores atletas de todos os tempos. Nossos pensamentos estão com os familiares e amigos.#MCFCPortugues pic.twitter.com/8ge9eLZd5N
— Manchester City (@ManCityPT) January 26, 2020
21h15: Nani, jogador dos Orlando City, partilhou uma fotografia nas redes sociais com Bryant.
Kobe just 10 days ago I had the pleasure of meeting you and felt what a great human being you were. I really thank you for some of the kind words you said when we spoke. I am so sad that you are gone. Rest in peace. #rip #kobe pic.twitter.com/viUHR5F2P2
— Nani (@luisnani) January 26, 2020
21h07: Morte de Kobe Bryant foi anunciada durante um jogo de NBA. Confira aqui o vídeo.
21h00: Ivan Rakitic, jogador do Barcelona, deixou uma mensagem no Twitter.
No me lo puedo creer... Descansa en paz leyenda DEP #restinpeace #kobebryant #legend #blackmamba pic.twitter.com/TQZFCLYaT8
— Ivan Rakitic (@ivanrakitic) January 26, 2020
20h57: O antigo basquetebolista Dwyane Wade mostrou-se incrédulo com esta morte.
Nooooooooooo God please No!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 26, 2020
20h56: O velocista Usain Bolt também já reagiu, partilhando uma fotografia com o malogrado basquetebolista.
Still can’t believe @kobebryant pic.twitter.com/swscrtnFAx
— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) January 26, 2020
20h55: Real Madrid emitiu um comunicado oficial onde lamenta a morte de Kobe Bryant: "O Real Madrid CF lamenta profundamente a morte de Kobe Bryant, a lenda do basquetebol e do desporto mundial. O clube quer transmitir as suas condolências à família e aos amigos por esta perda que chocou o mundo do desporto."
Comunicado Oficial: Kobe Bryant#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F (@realmadrid) January 26, 2020
20h54: O primeiro-ministro espanhol, Pedro Sánchez, também já reagiu à morte de Kobe Bryant.
Ha muerto Kobe Bryant. Una trágica noticia para quienes amamos el baloncesto y la NBA. Competidor insuperable, siempre lo recordaremos enchufando canastas imposibles. DEP. pic.twitter.com/b5GUCJHmBm
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) January 26, 2020
20h51: Donald Trump, presidente dos Estados Unidos, deixou uma mensagem no Twitter.
Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020
20h51: O Barcelona, clube do qual Bryant era adepto, também já reagiu.
Shocked by the death of @KobeBryant, an exemplary athlete both on and off the basketball court. Our most heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/wGhF4xouVL
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 26, 2020
20h48: Os Miami Heat também deixaram uma homenagem ao basquetebolista.
Our hearts are heavy with extreme sadness at this time. We extend our deepest prayers, thoughts and condolences to the family of Kobe Bryant and those affected in today’s tragedy.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 26, 2020
20h44: TMZ confirma que uma das filhas de Kobe Bryant, de 13 anos morreu no acidente.
20h41: O Twitter da cidade de Calabasas, onde ocorreu o acidente, emitiu uma publicação onde lamenta a morte de Kobe Bryant.
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Kobe Bryant and four others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. The aircraft went down in a remote field off Las Virgenes around 10:00 this morning. Nobody on the ground was hurt. The FAA and NTSB are investigating.
— City of Calabasas (@CityofCalabasas) January 26, 2020
20h34: Polícia de Los Angeles vai dar uma conferência de imprensa às 14h00 locais (22h00 em Lisboa) onde irá explicar os pormenores deste acidente.
#LASD #PressConference 2pm PST at Las Virgenes Rd/Willow Glen; @LACoSheriff Villanueva, @LACOFD Chief Osby & other authorities will provide details on the tragic helicopter crash that occurred this morning in #Calabasas.
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) January 26, 2020
20h33: Joel Embiid, jogador dos Philadelphia 76ers, também deixou uma mensagem a Bryant, sublinhando que começou a jogar basquetebol por causa do agora malogrado basquetebolista.
Man I don’t even know where to start I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!! RIP LEGEND
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020
20h30: Iker Casillas, guarda-redes do FC Porto, soltou um "Não me lixem" no Twitter.
No me jodas!! Me he quedado pálido!! Mi pésame a su familia, amigos, al mundo del baloncesto y deporte en general! D.E.P Kobe pic.twitter.com/rhp3U2c9f5
— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) January 26, 2020
20h26: Mark Cuban, dono da equipa de basquetebol Dallas Mavericks, deixou uma mensagem de solidariedade.
We can never forget how precious life is. How those who are special to you and never let them forget how deeply you love them
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 26, 2020
Damn. RIP Mamba. May your memory be a blessing
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 26, 2020
20h25: Sporting também deixou uma mensagem no Twitter.
Uma Lenda nunca morreAté sempre, Kobe pic.twitter.com/Iq1OUnyN6o
— Sporting Clube de Portugal (@Sporting_CP) January 26, 2020
20h21: PSG e AS Monaco deixam mensagem nas redes sociais.
The club would like to express its deepest condolences to his family and friends, to the @Lakers and the @NBA family after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. RIP, legend pic.twitter.com/McVe3XL2md
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) January 26, 2020
L'AS Monaco adresse ses plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux proches de Kobe Bryant. Une Légende du sport nous quitte. RIP Kobe pic.twitter.com/6eOqsnGt0C
— AS Monaco (@AS_Monaco) January 26, 2020
20h20: Luka Doncic mostra-se incrédulo com a morte de Bryant.
this can’t be trueee — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) January 26, 2020