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VAR official denies intentional hand gesture, calls it involuntary twitch

Shaun Evans, a video assistant referee, has denied that a hand gesture he made was intentional. He characterized it as an involuntary twitch and stated he was unaware of it at the time.

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Video assistant referee Shaun Evans stated that he did not intentionally make a hand gesture to convey any message or belief. He described the gesture as an 'involuntary, subconscious twitch' of which he was 'unaware.'

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

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VAR official denies intentional hand gesture, calls it involuntary twitch