Lamine Yamal could pull in huge World Cup bonus as $43m income set to soar

Lamine Yamal, the 19-year-old FC Barcelona forward, won the 2026 World Cup with Spain just days after his birthday. Despite a relatively quiet tournament due to injuries, his global profile has skyrocketed. Yamal reportedly earns €30m ($35m) annually from Barcelona under a contract through 2031. His off-pitch earnings, including a 10-year, $34m deal with Adidas and endorsements from Coca-Cola, Beats by Dre, Visa, and Konami, are valued at about $10m per year. Analysts expect this figure to rise significantly after his World Cup victory, though he still trails Lionel Messi ($70m), Cristiano Ronaldo ($65m), and Kylian Mbappe ($30m) in annual off-pitch income. The article highlights Yamal's growing brand value and commercial potential.

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Lamine Yamal could pull in huge World Cup bonus as $43m income set to soarYardbarker: SoccerWesternJul 21, 01:03 PM UTC

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