Marcus Thuram honored Kobe Bryant on Instagram while celebrating Inter's 21st Scudetto victory. He recreated one of Bryant's iconic photos in the dressing room.
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Picture: Thuram’s tribute to Kobe Bryant as Inter win 21st Scudetto
Inter striker Marcus Thuram paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Instagram while celebrating the Nerazzurri’s Scudetto victory.
Inter star Thuram recreated one of Kobe Bryant’s iconic photos on social media while celebrating the club’s 21st Scudetto in the dressing room on Sunday.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Thuram had scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win over Parma, which allowed the Nerazzurri to win the Scudetto with three games to spare.
Right after the match, Thuram posted an Instagram picture showing him with two Scudetto trophies, those he won during his time at the Stadio Meazza.
Marcus Thuram recreated one of Kobe Bryant's iconic photos on Instagram to honor him.
Inter celebrated their 21st Scudetto win with a dressing room celebration, where Thuram paid tribute to Kobe Bryant.
Inter won their 21st Scudetto on Sunday, marking a significant achievement for the club.
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MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Marcus Thuram, Federico Dimarco, and Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano celebrate after being confirmed as Serie A champions following victory in the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
It was an edited picture as Inter will only lift the 2025-26 Scudetto trophy after the final matchday, but his pose was a tribute to the iconic picture of NBA legend Kobe Bryant taken in June 2001 after the Los Angeles Lakers had beaten the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 in Philadelphia.
Check out all reactions, pictures and videos from Inter’s title celebrations on the special football Italia LIVEBLOG.