World Cup fans boo hydration breaks during England vs Croatia clash

Fans made their feelings clear about the hydration breaks during England’s match against Croatia

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Loud boos reverberated around Dallas Stadium during the first hydration break of England's World Cup encounter with Croatia on Wednesday, as fans unequivocally expressed their disdain for the controversial new innovation.

Fifa's mandatory three-minute stoppages, one in each half, have been introduced for the first time at this tournament, ostensibly to help players cope with the intense heat and…