FIFA faces backlash as players and fans reject hydration breaks
FIFA faced widespread backlash on Tuesday as fans and players reacted negatively to newly imposed hydration breaks during matches. Critics, including Thomas Tuchel and Marcelo Bielsa, condemned the breaks as unnecessary disruptions to the game, while only a few, like Gianni Infantino, supported the initiative, viewing it as a revenue opportunity.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 04:10 UTC
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