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FIFA World Cup 2026: Nothing sinister behind referee’s hand gesture

When the official broadcast cut to the video review officials before Germany vs Curacao, Evans made an “OK” symbol with his right hand in front of his right leg, a gesture associated with white supremacy

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FIFA World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans. Pic/AFP

FIFA World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans. Pic/AFP

FIFA World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans said his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an ‘involuntary twitch,’ and a FIFA committee concluded the Australian didn’t breach the sport’s disciplinary code. 

When the official broadcast cut to the video review officials before Germany vs Curacao, Evans made an “OK” symbol with his right hand in front of his right leg, a gesture associated with white supremacy.

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