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Infantino Defends World Cup Hydration Breaks as Purely Sporting Decision

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has dismissed claims that World Cup hydration breaks serve commercial purposes, emphasizing they exist solely to protect player health and ensure competitive equality across matches.

By Rajesh Kumar · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

World Cup Betting Crackdown Nets Over 1,150 Arrests Across Malaysia

Malaysian law enforcement has intensified efforts to suppress illegal betting networks capitalising on football excitement. The operation resulted in 1,156 arrests and 868 raids targeting World Cup-related gambling activities.

By Rajesh Kumar · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read