Emma Hayes has explained the idea behind her hydration break analysis segment on ITV's World Cup coverage after the broadcaster tweaked it following a backlash on social media
Emma Hayes hits back at critics as ITV make World Cup change following backlash
Emma Hayes has explained the idea behind her hydration break analysis segment on ITV's World Cup coverage after the broadcaster tweaked it following a backlash on social media
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Felix Keith Senior Sports Reporter
13:04, 20 Jun 2026Updated 13:04, 20 Jun 2026
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