FIFA insists hydration breaks did not impact World Cup results despite coaches’ complaints
There were considerable differences in playing conditions during the World Cup, held across Mexico, Canada and the United States, with some matches played in…
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There were considerable differences in playing conditions during the World Cup, held across Mexico, Canada and the United States, with some matches played in extreme heat and others in much cooler conditions, especially in Canada and Boston. Critics argued they disrupted momentum, effectively creating four quarters, and benefited broadcasters with commercial breaks. England coach Thomas Tuchel said they had a bigger impact than initially anticipated and broke the moment of matches.
Furthermore, Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa was even more critical, saying the breaks had added nothing to football while destroying the sport's cultural essence. Medically it was needed in many games. "Sometimes they did not like them and we have to analyse after the World Cup what is the impact.
In addition, "In some games it was really needed and because we did not want to make any difference between games we decided to do it (for every match)," Wenger said. FIFA made three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half mandatory in every World Cup match but they were not universally embraced.
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There were considerable differences in playing conditions during the World Cup, held across Mexico, Canada and the United States, with some matches played in extreme heat and others in much cooler conditions, especially in Canada and Boston.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesCritics argued they disrupted momentum, effectively creating four quarters, and benefited broadcasters with commercial breaks.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesEngland coach Thomas Tuchel said they had a bigger impact than initially anticipated and broke the moment of matches.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesUruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa was even more critical, saying the breaks had added nothing to football while destroying the sport's cultural essence.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMedically it was needed in many games.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"Sometimes they did not like them and we have to analyse after the World Cup what is the impact.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"In some games it was really needed and because we did not want to make any difference between games we decided to do it (for every match)," Wenger said.
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FIFA made three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half mandatory in every World Cup match but they were not universally embraced.
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