A game of four halves

Football could have three breaks, giving it four separate sections, under radical plans for the World Cup.

Fifa's scheme would end the traditional "game of two halves" by giving players a 90 second drinks break in the middle of each period.

The move is designed to help prevent dehydration in the 35C (100F) heat of the tournament's host countries, Japan and South Korea.

However, the plan has caused concern among supporters already fed up with the amount of advertising during televised games.

Malcolm Clarke, chairman of the Football Supporters' Association, said: "We must be absolutely certain this does not become a well-established part of the game."

The scheme is likely to be agreed in Zurich, Switzerland, tomorrow.

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