@dailymailsportusa: FIFA is aware of an incident involving a World Cup official who appeared to make a hand gesture associated with white supremacist groups. Referee Shaun Evans was 'support VAR' for Germany's victory over Curacao when he was shown staring into the camera before kick-off, as has become customary at World Cup matches. The Australian A-League official appeared to make an upside-down 'OK' hand gesture, which can be interpreted as a symbol linked to white supremacy. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said in 2019 that the OK symbol has become a 'popular trolling tactic' from 'right-leaning individuals, who often post photos to social media of themselves posing while making the gesture.' FIFA is likely to investigate the context and intent behind the gesture. #fifa #worldcup #Soccer #news

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