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  "textContent": "\n\n\nAlan Shearer has hit out at the use of hydration breaks at the World Cup, saying they are for \"adverts\".\n\nThe breaks happen twice per game, halfway between halves, lasting around three minutes for players to get fluids on board.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHowever, they have come under criticism over the necessity of them, with some fixtures being played in just 20C heat with air conditioning.\n\nShearer, speaking with Betfair, said: \"For players' safety, when it's too hot, yes, absolutely have a hydration break.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"But, for example, England's game was air-conditioned. 21C. Perfect temperature with a roof over. So, there is absolutely no need for players' welfare to have a hydration break.\n\n\"We all know what they're for. We all know why they have brought them in.\n\n\"And the vast majority of time, unfortunately, it's not for player welfare. It's for adverts.\"\n\nThere have been mixed reviews from players at the World Cup over the hydration breaks.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * World Cup day 10: Netherlands ahead against Sweden before Germany plays Ivory Coast\n  * Bukayo Saka unlikely to start in England's second World Cup game against Ghana\n  * Rory McIlroy pulls out of final signature event of PGA Tour season\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nNetherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has been outspoken on the hydration breaks, describing them as \"interesting\".\n\nThe Liverpool centre-back said: \"Every time going to commercial is a bit ... not really that I like it.\n\n\"I think for the neutral watchers on TV it's also not great.\n\n\"If it's really hot, obviously it's good to put (the water breaks) in. I think you have to look at it in every game separately. But I think I've said enough already.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nEngland defender Nico O'Reilly said that they can be useful, but doesn't feel that they should become a necessity.\n\nThe Manchester City full-back said: \"I don't feel like we need them, we've acclimatised well.\n\n\"They're in the tournament, and we can't do anything about it.\n\n\"They are a good chance to get information and take fluids on board.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBelgium's Youri Tielemans shared that as a player, he can see how it works in both ways.\n\nThe Aston Villa midfielder said: \"In some cities, it's not that hot and maybe we shouldn't do it.\n\n\"But at the end of the day, if you do it in some cities, you should do it for everyone.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Alan Shearer hits out at hydration breaks during World Cup saying they are used for 'adverts'"
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