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Referee Shaun Evans accused of white power gesture after Germany match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:07 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Referee Shaun Evans accused of white power gesture after Germany match
Summary

World Cup referee Shaun Evans has been accused of making a 'white power' hand gesture during Germany's 7-1 victory over Curaçao on June 14. The incident was reportedly captured during a live broadcast of the match, leading to condemnation from the anti-discrimination group Fare. FIFA acknowledged awareness of the situation but declined to comment further. Due to the controversy, the VAR panel has not been shown during subsequent broadcasts. The gesture has been associated with far-right groups, despite having other non-offensive meanings.

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  • •Evans allegedly made an upside-down 'OK' hand gesture during the match.
  • •FIFA is aware of the accusations but has not publicly commented.
  • •Fare has called for Evans to be removed from the World Cup.
  • •The gesture is labeled a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League.
  • •Television coverage stopped showing the VAR panel after the incident.
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  • 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Referee Accused of Making ‘White Power’ Hand Signal After Germany’s 7-1 Victory Over Curaçao
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The alleged hand gesture was made during live coverage of Germany's match against Curaçao on Sunday, June 14

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