“There is no doubt that rest and water can help protect players in a world where extreme heat is becoming more common and increasingly dangerous. But many fans, and even athletes, think FIFA has gone too far.”

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“Water-gate”: FIFA’s solution to World Cup heat is seen as a cash grab

Mandatory hydration breaks—even when it's not all that hot—have purists fuming.

Mother Jones