And he donated the $500,000 World Cup bonus he earned to a French hospital that organizes sporting events for disabled children. Griezmann either scored or set up 8 of the total 14 goals for France that helped them win the 2018 World Cup. In 2018, then 19-year old Mbappe became the youngest French player to score in a World Cup and the second-youngest teenager after legend Pele to score in a World Cup Final. The French forward donated his $500,000 World Cup bonus to a charity that organizes sporting events for disabled children. The French midfielder auctioned off his 2018 World Cup-winning, Adidas-sponsored shoes for over $30,000 and donated the money to disadvantaged high schoolers.

Source: Forbes June 18, 2019 13:45 UTC