Trinkpausen im Fußball: Klinsmann äußert sich zur Zukunft
Fußballfans müssen sich laut Jürgen Klinsmann keine übermäßigen Sorgen über Trinkpausen machen. Der frühere Bundestrainer und Mitglied der Technical Study Group des Weltverbandes erklärte gegenüber SID in New York, dass die Thematik der Hydrationspausen "heiß" sei und bei der FIFA diskutiert werde. Er meinte jedoch, dass die Fans sich nicht unbedingt an eine ständige Unterbrechung gewöhnen müssten.
Nachdem FIFA-Analysten sich zuvor nicht zum Einfluss der Trinkpausen auf das Spiel äußern wollten, äußerte sich Klinsmann im Gespräch mit Adidas: "Ich glaube, dass dieses Thema wieder zurückgehen wird in die Hände der Schiedsrichter." Er schlug vor, dass bei Temperaturen über 30 Grad solche Pausen möglich sein sollten, aber das Zeitlimit auf 30 bis 60 Sekunden begrenzt werden könnte, um den Spielfluss nicht zu stören und zu verhindern, dass die Unterbrechungen zu einer "Coaching Break" werden.
Klinsmann: Halbzeitshow bei WM 2026 war eine einmalige Sache
Bezüglich der ausgedehnten Halbzeitpause im WM-Finale schürt Klinsmann die Hoffnung, dass diese einmalig bleiben wird. Er vermutet, dass es sich dabei um eine Besonderheit des Gastgeberlandes handelte, die vom American Football und dem Super Bowl inspiriert war. "Ich hoffe wirklich, dass es eine einmalige Show ist und es dann wieder zurückkommen wird auf den Boden, um das Ganze wieder auf die 15 Minuten runterzubrechen", sagte der Weltmeister von 1990.
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Hydration Breaks in Football: Klinsmann Addresses the Future
Football fans need not worry excessively about hydration breaks, according to Jürgen Klinsmann. The former national coach and member of the FIFA Technical Study Group stated to SID in New York that the topic of hydration breaks is "hot" and will be discussed at FIFA. However, he suggested that fans might not necessarily have to get used to constant interruptions.
After FIFA analysts had previously declined to comment on the influence of hydration breaks on the game, Klinsmann expressed in a conversation with Adidas: "I believe this issue will return to the hands of the referees." He proposed that at temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, such breaks could be permitted, but the time limit should be restricted to 30 to 60 seconds to avoid disrupting the flow of play and to prevent interruptions from becoming a "coaching break."
Klinsmann: Halftime Show at the 2026 World Cup was a One-Off
Regarding the extended halftime break during the World Cup final, Klinsmann fosters the hope that it will remain a unique event. He suspects it was a specific characteristic of the host country, inspired by American football and the Super Bowl. "I truly hope it's a one-off show and then it will return to normal, bringing it back down to 15 minutes," said the 1990 World Cup winner.
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