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Why the OK hand gesture is sparking World Cup controversy

The symbol sparked new controversy at the World Cup when Shaun Evans, a video review official, made an "OK" gesture during a broadcast

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 controversy: Has Australian match official really made 'neo-Nazi' hand gesture that resembles white supremacist sign or a simple involuntary twitch? Debate rages on

Shaun Evans is among 30 video review analysts selected by FIFA to work at this year’s World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Economic Times

World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach

A World Cup video review official says his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch

The Independent UK

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World Cup official cleared by Fifa and says gesture was ‘subconscious twitch’

Fifa found no evidence Shaun Evans had breached Fifa’s ethics code and he clarified: ‘The movement was an involuntary, subconscious twitch’

The Guardian - UK

Aussie World Cup referee in storm over hand gesture

FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor has called for an Australian VAR official to be removed for making a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.

AAP

Fifa issue verdict on World Cup referee’s white supremacy accusations as VAR official explains viral moment

Shaun Evans maintains it was an ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’ that led to an ‘OK’ symbol during the official broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao on Sunday

The Independent UK

World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast

A FIFA discrimination monitor has demanded the removal of a video review official. The official reportedly made a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany's World Cup match. The gesture, known as the 'OK' sign, has been designated a hate symbol. The monitor stated the official should have…

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Research reveals racist chants on rise in Israeli football – with Maccabi Tel Aviv the worst offenders

Kick It Out Israel found 367 instances in the 2024-25 season – of those, 118 were observed in stands containing Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters

The Guardian - UK

Aston Villa: Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline Europa League tickets offered to away fans at Villa Park

Israeli side are set to face Aston Villa in Europe next month

Evening Standard

Lisa Nandy says Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban at Villa Park ‘chooses exclusion’

The local Safety Advisory Group opted last week to block visiting fans from attending the Europa League tie against Aston Villa on November 6.

The Independent UK

Maccabi Tel Aviv claim their fans not to blame for derby cancellation amid Villa ban

The match in Israel was cancelled just days after Maccabi fans were banned from attending a trip to Aston Villa next month

The Independent UK

New study uncovers successful method to beat potentially deadly food allergy

A study that upended medical practice by recommending feeding babies peanut products early has had a big effect

The Independent UK

Premier League could follow Lionesses and stop taking the knee before matches

Premier League clubs could follow the Lionesses in stopping taking the knee next season amid growing division amongst anti-racism campaigners over the merits of the symbolic gesture

The Guardian - UK

New York City ends broker fees for new tenants in cost-cutting move

Move can significantly lower upfront expenses for renters in city with one of the world’s highest costs of living

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Prepare for autumn with this list of the best things to do in London

Make the most of the colder weather with one of these trips, dining options or one-of-a-kind-experiences

Salon

"Deadly skies": Snickers ad boycotted

The group urges flyers to avoid bringing peanuts and peanut products (including candy) on flights

The Independent UK

FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann's not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

Federal food safety regulators are warning Bimbo Bakeries USA to stop using misleading labels that say products contain potentially dangerous allergens when they don't

The Independent UK

Soccer faces wave of racial and offensive abuse incidents amid FIFA pledge to stop games

A leading anti-discrimination group in soccer says there is an “urgent crisis” in the game because of racial and offensive abuse

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The Independent UK

Undercover observers track racism, discrimination at European soccer games

Among the thousands of fans in the stands at Europe’s biggest soccer games are a few people operating undercover

The Hindu

UCL 2022/23 Final | Referee keeps job after apologising for ties to far-right leader

This football news article by The Hindu reported that Polish football referee Szymon Marciniak has apologised on June 2, 2023, for speaking at a business event tied to a far-right politician and was confirmed by UEFA to officiate next week’s Champions League final.

The New Daily

‘Every phone is a bottle shop’, warns expert as online alcohol sales surge

The rise in online alcohol delivery in Australia has alarmed experts, with households spending a record $64 billion in the past year.

AAP

Knife crime targeted in NT bail reforms

The NT government has passed bail law and alcohol reforms targeting assault-related crime after the recent fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker in Darwin.

The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate warns England fans: Bad behaviour impacts team performance

Ahead of the Nations League fixture in Germany, the FA are on ‘high alert’ as England prepare for their first big away game in front of crowds since 2019

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Election 2022: Future of libraries, museums and community centres at heart of election battle

Venues were forced to close during the pandemic and income 'fell off a cliff' leading to questions over the future of Glasgow Life, the arms-length charity running the services.

The Independent UK

‘Not acceptable’ for Qatar officials to confiscate rainbow flags at World Cup

A senior security official in Qatar reportedly said rainbow flags could be taken off supporters for their own protection.

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