Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA is investigating a hand gesture by VAR official Shaun Evans that resembled a white supremacy symbol, leading to changes in pre-match rituals and calls for clarification from anti-discrimination groups.

• FIFA is seeking an explanation for a hand gesture made by VAR official Shaun Evans during a World Cup match
• The gesture resembled an upside-down 'OK' sign associated with white supremacy and online trolling
• FIFA changed pre-match rituals after the incident, showing VAR officials facing monitors instead of the camera
• The Anti-Defamation League and Fare network have identified the gesture as a hate symbol used by far-right groups