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MON · 2026-06-15 · 12:59 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0615-84647
News/Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
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Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture

Fifa is requesting an explanation regarding a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans. This incident occurred prior to Germany's 7-1 victory over Curacao on Sunday.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-06-15 · 12:59 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
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Fifa is requesting an explanation regarding a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans. This incident occurred prior to Germany's 7-1 victory over Curacao on Sunday. The article does not provide further details about the nature of the gesture or the specific reasons for Fifa's inquiry. The provided content consists of unrelated video summaries and does not offer additional information about the Fifa explanation request.

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The article includes several video snippets related to the World Cup.

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There is mention of Cape Verde fans bringing noise to the World Cup.

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Fifa is seeking an explanation regarding a hand gesture made by a VAR official.

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Questions are raised about potential weather disruptions at the World Cup.

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Full report

1 min read · 115 words
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