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Millions of football fans saw Egypt coach Hossam Hassan make an “X” sign during the heated World Cup match against Argentina but very few knew what it actually meant.
The gesture wasn’t random. It is FIFA’s official anti-racism signal, introduced to allow players and coaches to report alleged racist abuse during a match. Here’s the history behind the symbol, why it exists, and why Hassan used it during one of the tournament’s most controversial moments.
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