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.