World Cup official cleared over hand gesture resembling ‘white power’ sign (opens original article in a new tab)

A World Cup 2026 referee was cleared by FIFA after an investigation into a hand gesture resembling a white power sign, which he claimed was an involuntary action.

• A World Cup 2026 referee was cleared by FIFA over a hand gesture resembling a white power sign.
• The gesture was described as an involuntary, subconscious twitch by the referee.
• FIFA found no evidence of breaches of the disciplinary code in the investigation.