Nike to Pay Brazil $6 Million for World Cup Win

[...] Nike got a contract extension from CBF, our football association. If you have the habit to read this Brazilian blog you know that Nike is evil. You also know that Adidas designs are more interesting as well. I don’t blame the designers, of course. The good side of this matter is that we will continue to see those very cool commercials. Everybody remembers the airport piece while now we are rewarded with the very young Ronaldinho playing. But there is a bad side to it too. [...]

[...] The World Cup players will be playing for a lot more than pride of country in Germany. They’ll be hoping to cash in on their team’s success. Portugal’s players are set to make 275,000 euros if they win the title. Spain is offering its players 540,000 euros for a championship. Nike will pay Brazil $6 million for a World Cup win. What about our favorite team, Angola? [...]

[...] Brazil’s players will also be treated royally with Nike throwing $6 million towards the football federation for a sixth World Cup. [...]