FIFA clears World Cup referee accused of making white supremacist gesture (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA cleared referee Shaun Evans of making a white supremacist gesture during the World Cup, stating there was no evidence of a code violation.

• FIFA found no evidence that referee Shaun Evans breached its code of conduct.
• Evans claimed the hand gesture was an involuntary movement and not intended to communicate any message.
• The incident occurred during the World Cup when Evans made an 'OK' symbol as a video assistant referee.