AC Milan to honour Kobe Bryant during Coppa Italia clash against Torino

Italian football giant, AC Milan have tweeted to honor NBA legend, Kobe Bryant, who was their long time supporter.

Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday with his 13-year-old daughter Gigi and seven others, was supporting AC Milan at his tender age and Marco van Basten being his idol.

"In agreement with @SerieA, tonight #ACMilan will wear the black armband in memory of Kobe Bryant, who died in a tragic helicopter crash together with his daughter Gianna Maria and 7 other victims,' the club tweeted. 'The whole San Siro will also pay a tribute just a few minutes away from kick-off.', Milan tweeted.