The internet was left stunned when FIFA blocked Mexico’s national team from keeping a $1 million gesture, and now, SteveWillDoIt is finally sharing his side of the story.
American content creator SteveWillDoIt ignited a World Cup controversy after gifting 31 luxury Rolex watches, valued at a combined $1 million, to Mexico’s national team players and staff following a massive $2 million gambling payout.
However, the gesture was short-lived. FIFA swiftly intervened, enforcing Article 21 of its strict Code of Ethics, which explicitly prohibits soccer professionals from accepting high-value gifts that could trigger conflicts of interest.
Faced with the threat of a two-year tournament ban and heavy fines, the Mexican Football Federation complied, returning the luxury watches and forcing the influencer to address the dramatic rejection.
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SteveWillDoIt addresses the Rolex incident
SteveWillDoIt has revealed the real reason Mexico’s players had to hand back their luxury watches, confirming that FIFA and their official sponsor, Hublot, put a swift end to his lavish plans.
Speaking out on the controversy ahead of Mexico v England on his YouTube channel, he explained:
“Last time before the game I gave the entire Mexico team a Rolex. And I guess FIFA and Hublot got a little mad about that. So, I was gonna give a watch to every single player before the game today (Mexico v England) and get it for their mothers. But I guess FIFA and Hublot didn’t like that.”
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