Greed or player health? āDamagingā World Cup drinks breaks under spotlight
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June 15, 2026
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DALLAS, United States (AFP) ā Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them, and many critics say they are ruining the World Cup.
Hydration breaks last just a total of six minutes during a match, but they stand accused of fundamentally changing the nature of football at the sportās ultimate showpiece.
āHydration breaks are a bit interesting,ā said Netherlands captain Van Dijk, whose side drew 2-2 with Japan in Texas on Sunday in an air-conditioned arena.
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