# VAR Official's Accidental Gesture

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-06-16T04:31:46+00:00
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A VAR official accidentally flashed a controversial hand gesture during a World Cup match, sparking global outrage and social media firestorms. Though Shaun Evans insisted it was an involuntary twitch — even showing video of himself making the same motion while holding a pen — FIFA investigated and cleared him, citing no intentional wrongdoing. The incident led FIFA to change how VAR teams are shown pre-match, opting for focused, monitor-viewing shots to avoid further misinterpretation. While Evans remains officiating, the episode underscores how quickly gestures with deep cultural baggage can spiral in the digital age. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8e3d9bd5110193b

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