Sports · 23 July 2026

Fox Sports CEO criticised by fans over World Cup hydration break comments

Fans are angry at Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks, who called the recent FIFA World Cup hydration breaks "positive". Many believe the breaks were a way for broadcasters to earn more advertising money, not to help players. Some reports even suggest Fox Sports could get an extra $500 million from these mandatory breaks.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 July 2026 at 7:26

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