VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'

Shaun Evans, a video assistant referee, has denied intentionally making a hand gesture to convey a message or affiliation. He claims the gesture was an involuntary, subconscious twitch that he was unaware of. Evans stated he did not mean to communicate any belief or message through the action. The incident has prompted Evans to clarify the nature of the gesture, emphasizing its unintentional nature.

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