⌚ Watches returned: Mexico escape a possible sanction

Mexico’s historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup sparked a stir that went beyond sports. Well-known American influencer SteveWillDoIt won a $2 million bet on the national team’s advancement and, in gratitude, gifted a Rolex watch to every player on the squad.

>Despite the lavish gesture, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) stepped in immediately. By mutual agreement, the players decided to return the expensive gifts to the content creator in order to comply with international regulations.

>Article 20 of FIFA’s Code of Ethics strictly prohibits footballers from receiving this kind of high-value gift. Failing to follow this rule could have exposed the Mexican national team to heavy financial fines or, in the worst-case scenario, the suspension of its players in the middle of the tournament.

>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.