Yahoo Sports reports: The Australian official at the centre of a controversy over a hand gesture used by white supremacists has been backed by his representative body, which said he has consistently acted with “professionalism, respect and integrity. ” Shaun Evans was seen making an upside down ‘OK’ gesture when the broadcast feed cut to the VAR hub prior to Sunday’s match between Germany and Curacao.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 7:56 AM
Referee Evans backed by Australian body amid hand gesture controversy
The Australian official at the centre of a controversy over a hand gesture used by white supremacists has been backed by his representative body, which said he has consistently acted with “professionalism, respect and integrity. ” Shaun Evans was seen making an upside down ‘OK’ gesture when the broadcast feed cut to the VAR hub prior to Sunday’s match between Germany and Curacao.
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