FIFA is expected to launch an investigation into a ‘white supremacy’ hand signal made by an Australian VAR official ahead of Germany’s 7-1 win over Curacao.
Referee Shaun Evans was ‘support VAR’ for Germany’s victory over Curacao when he was shown staring into the camera before kick-off, as has become customary at World Cup matches.
The Australian A-League official appeared to make an upside-down ‘OK’ hand gesture, which can be interpreted as a symbol linked to white supremacy.
Soccer fans who were glued to the televisions awaiting the start of the match immediately noticed Evans’ actions and uploaded the footage to social media, accusing the Football Australia referee of promoting white supremacy.
The symbol is also used in Australia as part of the commonly known “Circle Game”, which was popularised on American sitcom Malcolm in the Middle.
