‘Absolutely no need’ – World Cup hydration breaks blasted by top scientist after fans booed mid-game stoppages (opens in new tab)

WORLD CUP chiefs have been told there is "absolutely no need" for controversial hydration breaks amid criticism from fans. Officials came under fire after three-minute breaks were introduced in each half at the tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada. But some fans have claimed that the breaks have been used to keep multi-million-pound broadcasters...