Canada Women's Soccer Scandal at Paris Olympics

Canada's women's soccer team has been embroiled in a drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, leading to severe penalties from FIFA including a six-point deduction, a year-long ban for head coach Bev Priestman, and a hefty fine. The scandal, which involved using drones to spy on New Zealand's training sessions, has tarnished the team's reputation and drawn significant backlash from fans and officials. This incident is part of a broader pattern of espionage, with past instances involving surveillance of the U.S. and Chilean teams. Former players and officials have expressed support for the athletes, who were not involved in the misconduct, and Canada Soccer plans to appeal the sanctions. The scandal has stirred controversy and disappointment among Canadian sports fans and has cast a shadow over the defending Olympic champions' campaign.