Defiant Harry Kane’s $1 Million Rolex Lands Him In Trouble At Qatar 2022 World Cup
In general, Qataris have no difficulty buying incredibly costly jewelry… At the 2022 World Cup, though, Harry Kane’s latest choice of wristwear has raised more than a few eyebrows.
The England national team captain and Tottenham player was photographed wearing a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Rainbow’ (ref. 116595RBOW) valued well over AU$1 million as he led his teammates from the team bus into the changing room prior to England’s thrilling 6-2 victory against Iran last week.
Why does this matter? According to reports, England intended for Kane to wear a rainbow-colored captain’s armband as a protest and display of support for the LGBTQ+ community in response to Qatar’s abysmal human rights record, but backed down after receiving pressure from FIFA.
Therefore, we believe this eye-catching watch is Kane’s subtle method of retaliating against Qatar and FIFA. Well, subtle is probably not the right word… We merely question if anyone from FIFA has discussed the matter with him.
This opulent rose gold iteration of Rolex’s most coveted wristwatch is encrusted in diamonds, with 47 rainbow-gradated baguette-cut sapphires substituting the Daytona’s standard tachymeter bezel and hour markings.
This ostentatious Rolex has proven to be extremely popular among wealthy athletes and celebrities. Zlatan Ibrahimovic possesses one (with a black dial), as does Mirka Federer, wife of Roger Federer (although hers is white gold).
After dominating Iran in their opening group stage match, Kane’s England team struggled against the United States, ultimately drawing 0-0. Wales will be England’s opponent on the 29th.
Defiant Harry Kane’s $1 Million Rolex Lands Him In Trouble At Qatar 2022 World Cup
