Football is indeed world's popular sport. Aside from it covers so many countries for the world cup; it is also very influential in social media and other networking sites.  In fact, other countries that do not belong to the qualifying teams are still hook up on who will triumph on July 13^th.

                Spotted watching the recent play of Germany and Portugal is the five-time NBA Champion and former Most Valuable Player, none other than Mr. Kobe Bryant. FIFA.com said that the Black Mamba also attended the FIFA Confederation Cup, only last year. As soon as he got caught up watching, the FIFA.com had a chance to ask him few questions. From there, Kobe told that he grew up in Italy and that in his younger years he played soccer. "It is my favourite sport," he said. But to some people they thought Kobe was just spying for team US. Nevertheless, the Black Mamba just rode on a joke about being a spy and explained that it has something to do with his travel. He added that it is a great opportunity to witness great matches; to see best teams with best players. Kobe is also confident for the team US that in spite of a tough draw, the Americans were picking up and they are facing the challenge. Kobe tries to coordinate with his schedule in order to see his home team play in person. He would love to see Brazil and Argentina play in the finals but declared that he is not totally going against his home team. He added that Germany is very, very strong and hard to go against as well.

                In the end, he was asked about his thoughts regarding the new NBA Champions San Antonio Spurs. He said the team is well deserved. It is a motivation for them and he hope they can do the same next season.