The Fare network has called for the removal of Australian VAR official Shaun Evans from the 2026 World Cup following an incident where he made an 'OK' gesture on camera. The organization has raised concerns regarding the implications of the gesture in the context of racism.
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World Cup monitor requests removal of VAR official over gesture
The Fare network has requested that FIFA remove Shaun Evans, an Australian VAR official, from the upcoming World Cup due to a gesture he made on camera. The organization highlighted concerns about the gesture's potential racist connotations.
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World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove VAR official over gesture
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World Cup monitor requests removal of VAR official over gesture