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Canada's Women's Soccer Team Advances Despite Drone-Spying Scandal

Suspensions and penalties follow revelations of covert surveillance, but players push forward in Olympic quest.

  • Canadian coach Bev Priestman and two staff members were suspended for drone surveillance of opponents.
  • FIFA docked six points from Canada's group stage total, but the team still advanced to the quarterfinals.
  • Internal emails revealed a culture of spying within the Canadian soccer teams, leading to a broader investigation.
  • Canada's appeal of the points deduction was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
  • Despite the controversy, Canadian players assert their integrity and aim to defend their Olympic title.
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