FIFA, the global governing body for football, has announced sanctions against the Canadian women’s national football team following a drone spying scandal that shook the Olympics. The team has been deducted six points from the tournament, and head coach Bev Priestman has been banned for a year. The investigation by FIFA also found that two Canadian officials, Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander, were involved in the incident and have also been banned for a year. The sanctions are a result of the team’s use of drones to spy on their opponents, a violation of FIFA’s regulations. This incident has cast a shadow over the Olympics and raises concerns about the integrity of the competition. The bans and point deduction are a serious consequence for Canada and serve as a warning to other teams about the importance of fair play and ethical conduct.
Canada Penalized for Drone Spying Scandal at Women’s Olympic Football Tournament
