World Cup Hydration Breaks: Genuine Necessity or Commercial Opportunity?

As temperatures soared during the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, mandatory hydration breaks became a regular fixture. Intended to protect players from heat stress, these three-minute pauses have sparked debate among fans and pundits alike. Are they truly about player welfare, or are they being exploited by sponsors for extra commercial time? With TV timeouts already commonplace, the line between safety and revenue is blurring. From Lionel Messi's Argentina to Kylian Mbappé's Fr...