Mexico Football Team Returns Rolex Watches Gifted by YouTuber
Mexico City. Players and staff of Mexico, a co-host nation of the Football World Cup, have been forced to return expensive watches gifted by popular content creator 'SteveWillDoIt'.
The American YouTuber, whose real name is Stephen Deleonardis, had gifted Rolex watches costing $1 million each to every player and staff of the Mexican team.
Deleonardis had met the Mexican team last Monday and handed over the watches. The day after the meeting, Mexico defeated Ecuador in the Round of 32 match. Mexico is playing its Round of 16 match against England on Sunday evening at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
According to Article 21 of FIFA's code of conduct, strict prohibitions are in place regarding giving and receiving gifts. Accordingly, only gifts of 'symbolic or common value' can be given or received.
According to a post on the official X (Twitter) account of the Mexican team, the players decided to return the watches by 'mutual consent'. Mexico has clarified that YouTuber SteveWillDoIt had gifted the watches on his own personal initiative.
The Mexican team is aiming to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since hosting the World Cup in 1986.
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