# Video Official’s Gesture Sparks FIFA Controversy

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-15T21:37:00+00:00
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FIFA’s discrimination monitor Fare is demanding Australian video official Shaun Evans be removed from the World Cup after he made a hand gesture resembling a white power symbol during Germany’s opening match — a move flagged by the Anti-Defamation League as a hate symbol, though the gesture may have been a reference to the children’s prank “circle game” popularized by TV. Fare argues the context — a global sporting event with cameras rolling — makes the act unacceptable, regardless of intent, while FIFA and Football Australia await comment. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8549c97acf5785ab

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