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France 2-1 Brazil: Didier Deschamps Criticizes "Cool Breaks" and Their Impact on Match Rhythm

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

France achieved a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a friendly match that notably featured a new element set to be implemented at the upcoming World Cup: "cool breaks," also known as hydration breaks. These new stoppages, according to Didier Deschamps, divide the game into "four quarters," a practice he both analyzed and expressed strong disapproval of, stating that it "cuts everything" in the flow of the game.