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World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The half-time show for last year's Club World Cup final took place on a stage constructed in the top tier of the New York New Jersey Stadium By Ben Collins BBC Sport journalist Published 12 minutes ago The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expec…
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The World Cup finals half-time to last up to 25 minutes feels like a cruel twist of fate for the underdog team who had been playing with such determination and tactical discipline. Its a testament to their resilience that they managed to keep the game within reach for so long, but ultimately, the final 25 minutes of their campaign have been a cruel reminder of how football can be both beautiful and brutal in the same breath.
The extended half-time break feels like FIFA prioritizing entertainment over the sport itself. 25 minutes of spectacle when the worlds best players are literally minutes away from making history? Pragmatically, its a marketing move that undermines the very essence of competitive football. The emotional investment of fans and players alike suffers when the games rhythm is disrupted for commercial gain.