Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended hydration breaks at the World Cup as a sporting measure, not for commercial gain, despite criticism from players and coaches about disrupting match flow and fairness.

• FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended hydration breaks as purely sporting, not commercial
• Mandatory three-minute breaks introduced for player safety in high temperatures
• Critics argue breaks disrupt match momentum and alter game's nature
• Infantino claims breaks ensure equal conditions for all teams