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Published 15 June 2026 ยท sports
Shaun Evans, a referee involved in the FIFA World Cup 2026, is under scrutiny after allegedly making an upside-down 'OK' gesture during Germany's match against
Shaun Evans, a referee involved in the FIFA World Cup 2026, is under scrutiny after allegedly making an upside-down 'OK' gesture during Germany's match against Curacao. Critics claim the sign is linked to white supremacist groups, prompting Fare Network to demand his removal. FIFA has yet to comment, while the gesture has sparked controversy in sport before.
Published: June 15, 2026 โข 12:15 PM IST ยท Updated: June 15, 2026 โข 2:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Shaun Evans, a referee involved in the FIFA World Cup 2026, is under scrutiny after allegedly making an upside-down 'OK' gesture during Germany's match against Curacao.
Critics claim the sign is linked to white supremacist groups, prompting Fare Network to demand his removal.
FIFA has yet to comment, while the gesture has sparked controversy in sport before.