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Frenchman Arsène Wenger, former Arsenal coach, criticized the water break periods implemented by FIFA during the 2026 World Cup, as they did not receive approval from fans or coaches. FIFA required stoppages of three minutes at the end of each half for players to drink water, ostensibly for player safety, although some criticisms argued that these breaks were used to generate financial gains through advertising. Wenger explained that FIFA would assess the impact of these breaks after the tournament concluded. Reports have shown that both spectators and players have begun to express their dissatisfaction with the interruptions, especially as the cost of advertising during matches continues to rise.
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