Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber
Summary
Mexico's football team returned luxury Rolex watches given by American YouTuber Stephen Deleonardis, also known as Stevewilldoit. FIFA rules only allow gifts of small or symbolic value, so the team decided to return the watches after receiving them.Key Facts
- Stephen Deleonardis, a U.S. YouTuber, gave Rolex watches worth about $1 million to Mexico's players and staff.
- The watches were presented to the team before their World Cup knockout match against Ecuador.
- FIFA's Code of Ethics says gifts to players must have only symbolic or low value.
- Mexico's team returned the watches by mutual agreement.
- The YouTuber gave the gifts on his own, not through any official channel.
- Mexico will play England in their next World Cup match at Azteca Stadium.
- The Mexican team aims to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1986.
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