FIFA Breaks Promise on World Cup Half-Time Show Length
FIFA promised Spain and Argentina a 17-minute half-time show for the World Cup final but the break lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds, exceeding IFAB rules.
FIFA promised Spain and Argentina a 17-minute half-time show for the World Cup final but the break lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds, exceeding IFAB rules.
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