Lens Hoods at the World Cup

[Hector1970]

I'm really curious as to why so many photographers are using lens at the World Cup without Lens Hoods.
I know there is probably going to be no rain but I thought they would be using because of the sun or floodlights.
I also expected they would use them to protect the gear.
Maybe it happens alot but I've never really noticed this at major events before.
I'd never use a big white without its lens hood on as it protects against bumps and scrapes.

 

[koenkooi]

In one of his recent videos Jared Polin says it’s to make room for other photographers standing next to you. I don’t know if that’s true, but it sounds nice

 

[AlanF]

I'm really curious as to why so many photographers are using lens at the World Cup without Lens Hoods.
I know there is probably going to be no rain but I thought they would be using because of the sun or floodlights.
I also expected they would use them to protect the gear.
Maybe it happens alot but I've never really noticed this at major events before.
I'd never use a big white without its lens hood on as it protects against bumps and scrapes.

They had rainbow coloured ones which were confiscated.