No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino

No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - InfantinoImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hydration breaks are taking place midway through both halves of World Cup matchesPublished4 minutes agoHydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", president Gianni Infantino has said.Three-minute pauses midway through both halves of all World Cup fixtures were introduced in an attempt to help players deal with extreme heat during the tournament in North America.But there has been a mixed reaction to the breaks from players and coaches, while there have been boos from some sections of supporters at stadiums when they have been signalled for by the referee.Television broadcasters in several countries have shown adverts while the hydration breaks have been in progress - although that is not the case in the UK.Some matches, such as England's draw with Ghana on Tuesday, have been played in more comfortable temperatures and others staged inside air-conditioned stadiums with a roof.Infantino explained that one of the main reasons for having breaks in every match is to create "equal conditions" for all competing nations.He said: "There is no additional revenue for Fifa, as all commercial agreements were signed well in advance."This is not a financial issue for us. For us, it is purely a sporting matter."Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England boss Thomas Tuchel has said the hydration breaks "change the characteristic of the match more than I thought"Managers and coaching staff are allowed to discuss tactics with their players while the breaks are taking place.Infantino said: "The main reason [for the breaks] is the heat, but we also have to understand that in a competition like the World Cup, played over 39 days, with teams potentially playing eight matches in those 39 days, having a moment to rest is extremely important."What matters...