‘Adds nothing, takes away plenty’: Bielsa says hydration breaks destroy rhythm and romance of the beautiful game (opens original article in a new tab)

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa criticized World Cup hydration breaks, saying they destroy football's cultural essence and traditional rhythm while offering no real benefit.

• Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa criticized hydration breaks in World Cup matches for disrupting football's cultural essence
• Bielsa stated hydration breaks add nothing and alter the traditional rhythm of the game
• FIFA introduced three-minute hydration breaks in each half due to high temperatures in host cities