Kobe Bryant to purchase Italian soccer team?

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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, the long-time soccer lover, has been linked with the potential sale of Italian soccer club Bologna F.C. 1909 of the Serie A league, according to Eric Pincus of the LA Times via La Gazzetta.

"Kobe Bryant has been linked to a group attempting to purchase the Italian soccer team Bologna FC 1909.According to La Gazzetta, attorney Joe Tacopina is trying to put together an ownership team featuring the Lakers All-Star guard, along with Montreal Impact (MLS) owner Joey Saputo.Bologna’s largest shareholder, Albano Guaraldi, is reportedly looking to sell the franchise, which has struggled in recent years."

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Bryant grew up in Italy and has been a fan of soccer since during his childhood. With his father playing basketball in Italy, Bryant was surrounded by the Italian soccer culture.

Last summer, Bryant toured the AC Milan campus and facilities, another Serie A club.

Bologna FC is a seven-time league winner, the sixth most in league history. Despite being a founding member of Serie A, recent struggles have seen them relegated to Serie B.

This would be another interesting venture for Bryant, who recently invested in BodyArmour sports drink and has indicated he’s preparing for life after basketball.

For Lakers fans, though, I’m sure we’d love to have him on the court as long as he can play.

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