The “Dronegate” scandal at the 2024 Paris Olympics has taken a new turn as the Canadian Soccer Association appeals FIFA’s decision, to dock the national women’s team six points, in the group stage.
The appeal argues the penalty is disproportionate, following the discovery that a drone was used to spy on a rival team’s training session.
The appeal does not challenge FIFA’s one-year ban of coach Bev Priestman, the suspension of CSA officials Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander, or the $226,000 fine.
The six-point deduction leaves Canada in third place in their group with zero points, despite wins over New Zealand and France.