FIFA clears World Cup referee accused of making white supremacist gesture
Summary
FIFA investigated a video assistant referee, Shaun Evans, after he was accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture during a World Cup game. FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee found no evidence that Evans broke any rules and accepted his explanation that the gesture was an involuntary movement.Key Facts
- Shaun Evans is an Australian official serving as a video assistant referee (VAR) at the World Cup.
- He was seen making an “OK” hand symbol during Germany’s game against Curacao.
- The gesture was spotted in the broadcast before the game started.
- FIFA’s discrimination monitor asked for Evans to be removed because the gesture resembled a white supremacist sign.
- Evans said the movement was accidental and caused by holding a pen.
- FIFA’s independent Disciplinary Committee found no evidence of rule violation by Evans.
- Evans expressed regret for how the gesture was interpreted but denied any intentional message.
- Video officials at the World Cup work from a broadcast center in Dallas, even though the game was played in Houston.
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