The Canadian women’s soccer team faced a setback as FIFA announced a deduction of six points from the standings in the Paris Olympics. This decision came after it was revealed that team staffers used drones to spy on New Zealand during closed-door training sessions.
Following an investigation, the FIFA Appeal Committee found the Canadian Soccer Association accountable for the actions of its staff members, who violated Olympic rules. As a consequence, head coach Bev Priestman and two staffers have been banned from participating in any football-related activities for one year. Additionally, Canada Soccer has been fined $226,000.
