MXThe Mexican national football team, known as La Selección Mexicana, has decided to return luxury watches gifted by American influencer Stephen DeLeonardis, who goes by 'Steve Will Do It' on social media. The decision was made in agreement with the players to avoid potential sanctions from FIFA, which strictly prohibits accepting gifts that could influence decisions or generate economic benefits. DeLeonardis had bet $2 million on Mexico’s victory over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup and received a $1.2 million profit. He had previously gifted Rolex watches to the team before their match against Ecuador, which followed their win against the Czech Republic in the group stage. In response to public backlash, the team chose to return the gifts, particularly to comply with FIFA's ethical code. The team is now focused on advancing to the Round of 16 where they will face England.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports-related event involving a football team and an influencer, without taking a political stance or showing bias toward any political ideology. The focus is on compliance with FIFA regulations and public reaction, making it apolitical in nature.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 75): The article accurately reports that Mexico's team returned luxury watches gifted by the influencer Steve Will Do It. It provides details about the timing of the gift and the influencer's betting success, aligning with cross-source consensus. However, it includes some promotional content from the inf
