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Sports Illustrated
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Jamie Spencer

FIFA Risks Further Wrath of Fans With NFL-Like World Cup Decision

In a move that will see soccer become like the NFL and NBA, FIFA is reported to have granted broadcasters permission to cut to commercials during mandated World Cup hydration breaks.

Although TV advertisements are a longstanding part of a typical NFL or NBA broadcast, during specific breaks in play such as timeouts, it’s not the done-thing in soccer matches.

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