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The Fallon verdict on the Football World Cup so far

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The Fallon verdict on the Football World Cup so far
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Former New Zealand football star Rory Fallon shares his critique of the current World Cup, expressing frustration with commercialized drinks breaks and the implementation of VAR. He argues that these modern additions disrupt the flow and momentum of the game.

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Reflects a common sentiment among football purists regarding the impact of technology and commercialization on the sport's integrity.

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Football royalty Rory Fallon reflects on the World Cup, the All Whites, and why football needs less VAR, drinks breaks, and on-field diving .

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