FOOTBALL FIFA World Cup 2026
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- Mar 4, 2008
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apparently Aussie video assistant referee Shaun Evans ref has become the centre of controversy at the world cup so far
Prior to the Germany vs. Curaçao match, the broadcast cut to the VAR hub in Dallas, introducing Evans and his officiating team. During the introduction, Evans held his hand near his thigh and made an upside-down "OK" sign
This gesture was originally started on that Malcom in the middle tv show but has since been co-opted by far-right groups and designated as a white supremacist hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League.
While some viewers and anti-discrimination groups accused him of making a "white power" symbol, Evans explained it was an unintentional, subconscious twitch related to the playground "circle game"
The FIFA disciplinary committee reviewed the incident and found no evidence that Evans breached their disciplinary code, clearing him of any deliberate wrongdoing
Prior to the Germany vs. Curaçao match, the broadcast cut to the VAR hub in Dallas, introducing Evans and his officiating team. During the introduction, Evans held his hand near his thigh and made an upside-down "OK" sign
This gesture was originally started on that Malcom in the middle tv show but has since been co-opted by far-right groups and designated as a white supremacist hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League.
While some viewers and anti-discrimination groups accused him of making a "white power" symbol, Evans explained it was an unintentional, subconscious twitch related to the playground "circle game"
The FIFA disciplinary committee reviewed the incident and found no evidence that Evans breached their disciplinary code, clearing him of any deliberate wrongdoing
- Mar 4, 2008
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Been a strange world cup, but has been a great watch so far. Games where I'm gearing up for them to be a tough slog have ended up being thoroughly entertaining.
Put a multi on this morning for Spain/Uruguay/Iran/Belgium thinking that would be easy money. Not 1 leg got up. The world is catching up which can only be a good thing for football.
Put a multi on this morning for Spain/Uruguay/Iran/Belgium thinking that would be easy money. Not 1 leg got up. The world is catching up which can only be a good thing for football.
- Jan 25, 2014
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Great tackle from Saliba.
Very crucial he got that or that guy was one-on-one with the keeper.
Very crucial he got that or that guy was one-on-one with the keeper.
- Jan 25, 2014
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Wonder if it's a case of too many cooks in the kitchen.
- Jan 25, 2014
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Great save from Mendy.
- Jan 25, 2014
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Pass from Sarr just a little too much.
Jackson was in there.
Jackson was in there.
- Jan 25, 2014
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Another good save from Mendy.
- Jan 25, 2014
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That's going to be a pen.
- Jan 25, 2014
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**** all contact but doesn't get any of the ball.
- Jan 25, 2014
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Yeah he's going to the screen.
It's going to be a penalty.
It's going to be a penalty.
