Australian video assistant referee (VAR) Shaun Evans has denied he intended to make a deliberate hand gesture on air at the World Cup, as FIFA cleared the official of any wrongdoing.
Experienced A-League Men referee Evans is among the contingent of Australian officials at this year's World Cup.
Evans was one of the VARs for Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Monday (AEST).
Before the game, the world feed broadcast vision of the on-field officials with their names and roles before cutting to a shot of the VAR officials in their hub in Dallas.
Evans made an upside-down "OK" symbol with his right hand in front of his right leg.
It was interpreted by some as a reference to the "circle game" but others believed Evans had made a gesture referencing white supremacy.
