Controversy at Club World Cup because of gesture from Sheikh with assistant referee

Bayern Munich beat Tigres in the Club World Cup final 1-0 on Thursday and, thereafter, the trophies were given out at the Qatar Foundation stadium. And there was a controversy that has set social media on fire: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani greeted the referee in charge of the match between the Germans and Mexicans, but did not do the same with one of the assistants.

Many fans were clamouring against this, especially on Twitter, although many do not know why the second handshake did not take place.

Whether lawful or not, the Sheikh, with Islamic religious beliefs, is totally forbidden to shake hands with a woman. He may only do so, as stated in the Mujtasar al-Akhdari, in the case of pleasure.

"It is not permissible for a Muslim to touch the face or hands of a woman who is not a member of his family", as you can read in the book, always unless the man is pleased with her.