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World Cup: Meet soccer's 10 biggest stars

The World Cup is an advertising bonanza. These top players are the best at cashing in.

Andrés Iniesta (Spain)

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Since he scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2010 World Cup, Andrés Iniesta's marketability has exploded.

He is one of the most popular athletes in Spain, and 80% of those surveyed by Repucom said Iniesta impacts their purchasing decisions.

That's good news for his sponsors, including Sony (SNE). In a recent TV commercial, Iniesta tried to pass himself off as a salesman at a phone shop in Barcelona.

  @ben_rooney - Last updated June 01 2014 12:58 PM ET

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