FIFA discrimination monitor calls for removal of World Cup video official over alleged white supremacist hand gesture
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Graham Dunbar
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Summary
FIFA's World Cup discrimination monitor (Fare Network) has called for video review official Shaun Evans from Australia to be removed after he appeared to make an "OK" hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during the broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao. The gesture, made with his right hand in front of his right leg during the pre-game broadcast showing video review analysts, was designated as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League in 2019. Fare Network, FIFA's long-time anti-discrimination partner, stated the "OK" sign is recognized as a "white power symbol in global far-right circles."
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In 2019, the gesture was designated as a hate symbol by the New York-based Anti-Defamation League.
Fare Network, FIFA's long-time anti-discrimination partner, says the 'OK' sign is a 'white power symbol in global far-right circles.'
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