Canada’s use of drones during training with its opponents New Zealand has resulted in a severe penalty. The women’s soccer team has been deducted six points at the Olympics. The coach has also been hit hard.
Because of the spying incidents involving a drone, Canada’s women’s soccer team has been deducted six points from the current Olympic tournament. In addition to the point deduction, national coach Bev Priestman, assistant Jasmine Mander and video analyst Joseph Lombardi have each been banned from all soccer activities for one year.
The Canadian association must also pay a fine of 200,000 Swiss francs (around 208,000 euros). The world association FIFA announced the hefty fine after an assessment by its own appeal committee. An appeal against the verdict can be lodged with the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Chances of progressing have shrunk significantly
Due to the point deduction, Canada is now at minus three points in preliminary group A. The gold medal winners from Tokyo 2021 therefore have little chance of advancing.
Before Canada’s opening match at the Summer Games against New Zealand (2:1), there was a scandal because a drone had been used twice during the opposing team’s training. This was confirmed by Canada’s Olympic Committee. Priestman, Mander and Lombardi were suspended. The Canadians and Priestman personally apologized.
Source: Stern
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