Mario Gotze And Nike Beat Lionel Messi And Adidas In World Cup Final — forbes.com

Mario Gotze scored a late goal in overtime to propel Germany to a 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup Final in Brazil. Gotze also helped his shoe sponsor Nike deliver a boot to rival Adidas Adidas. The 22-year-old Gotze, who pulls in almost $2 million a year from athletic apparel maker Nike, has gotten into hot water in the past for wearing the company’s gear when his domestic club, Bayern Munich, is sponsored by Adidas. Despite several years remaining on his Nike deal, look for Gotze to cash in with a more lucrative deal with the American sportswear maker.

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