New York, NY (June 28th) – Last evening, Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry was pleased to serve as the official Timekeeper of the 5th Annual Steve Nash Foundation Showdown, an -a-side charity soccer match featuring NBA and professional soccer players to support the Steve Nash Foundation. The event took place at the Sara D. Roosevelt Park in the Lower East Side.

To honor the Steve Nash Foundation’s commitment to providing critical resources to underserved children, Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry Managing Director Michael Benavente presented Steve Nash, team captain, Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls), and game MVP, Salomon Kalou (Champion League Winner with Chelsea), with the new I-Gucci Sport watch. Recognizable by a striking perforated rubber strap in three appealing color schemes of black, orange and cobalt blue, the I-Gucci Sport boasts a range of technical components including a chronograph and dual chronograph, countdown timer, tachymeter, pedometer and a sailing function specifically designed for timing regattas.