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World Cup VAR Official Faces Calls for Removal Over Alleged Hand Gesture

FIFA's discrimination monitor at the World Cup has called for the removal of a VAR official. The demand stems from the official allegedly making a hand gesture that resembles a white supremacist sign during the tournament.

By Fainaron·Jun 15, 2026 (2 hours ago)·2 views
World Cup VAR Official Faces Calls for Removal Over Alleged Hand Gesture

FIFA's discrimination monitor at the ongoing World Cup has requested the removal of a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official from their duties.

The call for removal is based on reports that the official appeared to make a hand gesture. This gesture has been described as resembling a white supremacist sign.

According to Sky Sports Football, the discrimination monitor initiated this action due to the nature of the alleged gesture.

#football#world cup#var#fifa#discrimination#hand gesture
Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by Sky Sports Football. Read the original at Sky Sports Football →

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