FIFA clears VAR official Shaun Evans: ‘OK’ hand gesture an ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’

VAR official Shaun Evans has been cleared by FIFA after his ‘OK’ hand gesture during a World Cup broadcast sparked speculation, with Evans attributing it to an “involuntary, subconscious twitch.” FIFA’s investigation found no disciplinary code breaches, and Evans vehemently denied any intentional communication.

The incident led to a change in pre-match broadcast protocols for VAR teams, who now face their monitors instead of posing for the camera.