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World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach (opens original article in a new tab)

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A World Cup video review official claimed his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was an involuntary twitch, and FIFA found no breach of disciplinary code.

  • World Cup video review official Shaun Evans said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was an involuntary twitch.
  • FIFA's disciplinary committee found no breach of the code after investigating the incident.
  • Fare network called for Evans to be removed, stating the gesture resembled a 'white power' symbol used by far-right groups.

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