FIFA investigates VAR over racist gesture
FIFA investigation resulted in questioning Australian referee Sean Evans over his use of a hand gesture interpreted as racist during the Germany-Curaçao match in the 2026 World Cup. The image shows him making an upside-down "okay" sign below his waist, a symbol that in some contexts is associated with white supremacist groups and extremists. This incident has sparked controversy regarding the meaning of the gesture, with calls for his removal from the tournament. Anti-racism organizations have stated that the symbol is linked to hate speech, especially as it has been increasingly used as a racist emblem by the far right. As of now, neither FIFA nor Evans has issued an official comment on the allegations.
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