Mexico players return Rolex watches gifted by YouTuber Stevewilldoit
Mexico’s National team has returned Rolex watches gifted to the team by YouTube creator Stevewiildot.
The team confirmed the decision on Friday via its official X handle that the Rolex watches have been returned “by mutual agreement,” clarifying that the YouTuber’s gifts were given “on his own initiative.”
The decision follows FIFA’s Code of Ethics, specifically Article 21, which prohibits players and staff from accepting gifts except those of “symbolic or trivial value.”
The offence is punishable by a maximum ban of two years alongside a $12,500 fine.
The American streamer and content creator Stephen Deleonardis, popularly known as Stevewiildot, presented the players and officials with Rolex watches before Mexico’s two-nil victory against Ecuador in the Round of 32 on Monday.
The value of the total collection presented to the national team was reportedly valued at one million dollars.
Mexico will face England in the last 16 in Mexico City on Monday, as they seek to reach the World quarter-finals for the first time in 40 years.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
England edge 2026 World Cup co-host Mexico in five-goal thriller
England beat co-hosts Mexico in a five-goal thriller in the round of 16 2026 World Cup match to set up a quarter-final game with Norway.
Africa
WHO initiates clinical trial for new Ebola treatment in DR Congo
A major international clinical trial aimed at finding effective treatments for Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare form of Ebola, has commenced in the DRC.
NationWide
Rep seeks suspension of proposed NYSC reforms
Mr Agbese defended the scheme’s longstanding military orientation.
NationWide
Tinubu inherited bad roads, tackling infrastructure deficit headlong, says senator
The senator said that the administration had been reconstructing existing roads.
States
Police nab eight Gombe suspects over alleged robbery, internet fraud
Mr Abdullahi urged them to report suspicious activities to the security agencies.
NationWide
Non-implementation of master plan responsible for coastal road flooding: Umahi
Mr Umahi thanked the contractor handling the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Hitech Construction Company Ltd. for efficiency.
