FIFA investigates VAR official after video shows apparent offensive hand gesture at World Cup
The Hill — Policy—Australian VAR official Shaun Evans made the gesture before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao, with FIFA formally demanding an explanation. Anti-racism monitor Fare Network called for Evans to be removed from the tournament entirely. Evans later claimed the gesture was an involuntary twitch, and FIFA said it found no breach of its code after reviewing the incident.
- The Hill — Policy — Evans said gesture was an involuntary twitch; FIFA found no code breach
- BBC — gesture occurred before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao; FIFA demanding formal explanation
- Drudge Report — FIFA urged to remove World Cup referee over alleged white supremacist gesture
- Al Jazeera — anti-racism monitor Fare network calling for Australian VAR official Shaun Evans' removal