VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Summary
A video assistant referee (VAR) official named Shaun Evans made a hand gesture during a World Cup soccer game that some people saw as controversial. After an investigation, FIFA said there was no proof Evans meant anything inappropriate, and Evans said the gesture was an accidental twitch, not done on purpose.Key Facts
- Shaun Evans is a video assistant referee (VAR) official.
- He made an upside-down "OK" hand gesture during the Germany vs. Curacao match, which Germany won 7-1.
- The gesture can have two meanings: a normal one and one linked to white supremacy.
- FIFA investigated the incident and found no evidence that Evans broke any rules.
- Evans said he did not make the gesture intentionally and was unaware of it happening.
- The hand sign caused a lot of discussion and speculation on social media.
- Evans apologized if people were upset but denied any deliberate wrongdoing.
- FIFA oversees the rules and conduct for soccer referees and officials in the World Cup.
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