Spain WCup bonus sparks anger among lawmakers

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MADRID (AP) — Lawmakers reacted with anger Saturday over the 720,000-euro ($980,000) bonus each Spain player will get if the national team wins the World Cup in Brazil.

Captain Iker Casillas and vice-captain Xavi Hernandez signed the deal with Spain’s football federation June 3 on behalf of the 23 players. It was an increase from the 600,000 euros each player received when Spain won the 2010 tournament.

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