Copying controversy: Luis Figo accused of imitating Cristiano Ronaldo’s tribute to Kobe Bryant
Luis Figo, a football legend, has been accused of emulating Cristiano Ronaldo's touching 48-word tribute to NBA icon Kobe Bryant following his tragic demise in a helicopter crash.
Football enthusiasts quickly noticed the striking resemblance between the two posts as Figo's identical words appeared on his Twitter account shortly after his Portuguese counterpart's post.
Ronaldo was the first to share his message on Sunday afternoon, which included an image of Bryant holding a basketball to his head.
The Juventus striker wrote: 'So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many. Sending my condolences to his famly and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Le...