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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Bev Priestman considers future as Canada coach amid pay turmoil

Bev Priestman, Canada head coach
Bev Priestman is believed to be considering a move into club football. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

The Olympic gold medal-winning Canada head coach, Bev Priestman, is understood to be considering her future with the national team as the impasse between the players and federation over pay equity issues and budget cuts rumbles on.

Priestman, who led the Canada women’s national team to a first major tournament victory at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, is considering her options for beyond the World Cup, which kicks off in July. It is believed that the 36-year-old, who was assistant to Phil Neville when he was head coach of England’s Lionesses, is considering a move into club football and that a number of clubs have expressed an interest.

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