All articles tagged with #hand gesture
FIFA is seeking explanations from VAR official Shaun Evans after he made an upside-down 'OK' gesture on camera during pre-match footage before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao, a sign with contested meanings that sparked social-media speculation; FIFA's inquiry comes as pre-match rituals shifted and VAR hubs in subsequent games were shown facing monitors rather than posing for the camera.
During a meeting at the SCO forum in China, Vladimir Putin made a strange hand gesture that sparked online speculation about his state, with some suggesting he appeared intoxicated. The event involved high-level discussions aimed at countering Western influence, and Putin's demeanor was notably lighthearted, raising eyebrows among viewers.
The Rock made a surprise appearance on WWE SmackDown, aligning himself with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. During the segment, he made a hand gesture that resembled one used by AEW's Austin Gunn, leading to reactions from AEW wrestlers who noticed the similarity. While it's unlikely that The Rock was intentionally referencing AEW, the gesture caught the attention of some wrestling fans.
Texas Longhorns coach Rodney Terry faced criticism from ESPN's College GameDay analysts for overreacting to UCF players flashing the "Horns Down" hand gesture after their win, with Seth Greenberg calling Terry "stressed out" and urging him to focus on coaching his team. Fellow analyst Jay Williams questioned the relevance of handshake lines in sports, while Andraya Carter criticized Terry for doubling down on his comments during the postgame press conference. Terry's reaction has garnered widespread condemnation, leaving many curious about how he will handle future encounters with the gesture.