World Cup racism monitor calls for VAR official’s removal over gesture

FIFA’s discrimination monitor has called for the removal of Australian VAR official Shaun Evans from the 2026 World Cup after he made a hand gesture resembling a white supremacy sign during the broadcast of Germany’s match against Curacao. The gesture, designated a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League in 2019, sparked controversy and raised questions about its intent. Evans is among 30 video review analysts selected for the tournament, which is taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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