UEFA rejects water breaks in Champions League

The European Football Union (UEFA) has rejected the proposal to implement water breaks in the Champions League next season, stating that these pauses negatively affect the flow of matches and are sometimes used strategically by coaches. Meanwhile, FIFA has acknowledged allowing water breaks during the North American World Cup matches due to high temperatures, limiting them to hot weather conditions. UEFA confirmed that water breaks will only be permitted in extreme heat, amidst ongoing debate over their true purpose—whether to protect players or to increase commercial breaks for broadcasters.

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