Gianni Infantino and FIFA.
During the World Cup heat debate.
Gianni Infantino has denied FIFA introduced mandatory World Cup hydration breaks to increase advertising or commercial value. The FIFA president said the rule is about player welfare, fairness and protecting teams from intense summer conditions.
The breaks have drawn criticism because they split matches into quarters and disrupt rhythm. Infantino insisted they are necessary in heat and humidity, though critics argue FIFA’s wider commercial record makes the welfare explanation harder to accept.