VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
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"The coverage following this incident simply does not reflect who I am."
— Shaun Evans , Other
"Of course, I understand how the gesture has been interpreted and I regret this, however I want to be very clear and categorically say that I did not knowingly or deliberately make the hand symbol suggested."
— Shaun Evans , Other
"I did not intentionally make a hand gesture or symbol to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind."
— Shaun Evans , Other
"The coverage following this incident simply does not reflect who I am."
— Shaun Evans , Other
"I would like to clarify that I did not intentionally make a hand gesture or symbol to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind."
— Shaun Evans , Other
"I would like to clarify that I did not intentionally make a hand gesture or symbol to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind."
— Shaun Evans , Other
"an involuntary, subconscious twitch"
— Shaun Evans , Other
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Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
Shaun Evans, a FIFA World Cup video review official, claimed his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol was an involuntary twitch. FIFA's disciplinary committee found no evidence of misconduct or violation of its code, allowing Evans to continue his duties.
FIFA's discrimination monitor called for the removal of VAR official Shaun Evans after he made a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany's match against Curaçao. The gesture has been associated with far-right groups since 2017.
FIFA is being urged to investigate VAR official Shaun Evans after he made a 'white power' symbol during a World Cup game. The gesture, recognized as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League, was made before Germany's match against Curaçao.
FIFA is seeking an explanation from Australian VAR official Shaun Evans after he made a controversial hand gesture during the Germany-Curacao World Cup match. The gesture resembles an upside-down 'OK' symbol, associated with white supremacist groups.
Australian VAR official Shaun Evans made an upside-down 'OK' symbol during Germany's match against Curaçao. The gesture, associated with white supremacist groups, led to calls for his removal from the tournament. FIFA is seeking clarification from Evans.
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