Fifa President: World Cup hydration breaks are a sporting matter, not revenue-driven
En resumen
- Fifa President Gianni Infantino stated that hydration breaks at the World Cup are solely for sporting reasons, ensuring equal conditions for players, and do not generate additional revenue for the organization.
- The three-minute pauses, implemented to combat extreme heat, have received mixed reactions from players, coaches, and some fans.
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Por qué importa
Hydration breaks were introduced at the World Cup to help players cope with extreme heat. The decision has faced mixed reactions from participants and spectators.
Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", president Gianni Infantino has said.
Three-minute pauses midway through both halves of all World Cup fixtures were introduced in an attempt to help players deal with extreme heat during the tournament in North America.
But there has been a mixed reaction to the breaks from players and coaches, while there have been boos from some sections of supporters at stadiums when they have been signalled for by the referee.
Television broadcasters in several countries have shown adverts while the hydration breaks have been in progress - although that is not the case in the UK.
Some matches, such as England's draw with Ghana on Tuesday, have been played in more comfortable temperatures and others staged inside air-conditioned stadiums with a roof.
Infantino explained that one of the main reasons for having breaks in every match is to create "equal conditions" for all competing nations.
He said: "There is no additional revenue for Fifa, as all commercial agreements were signed well in advance.
"This is not a financial issue for us. For us, it is purely a sporting matter."
Preguntas abiertas
- Will hydration breaks continue in future tournaments?
- How will Fifa address fan reactions to the breaks?
