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Two Canadian soccer stars are sent packing after a drone scandal! What happened with Team Canada?

The Paris 2024 Olympics has already created quite a stir even before all the athletes have arrived for the grand celebration. In a surprising turn of events, two members of the Canadian women’s soccer team, analyst Joseph Lombardi and assistant coach Jasmine Mander, have been removed from the squad amidst a drone recording complaint. They were allegedly caught flying a drone over the New Zealand team's training sessions, raising eyebrows and questions about ethical conduct in sports. What made this even more shocking was that they were sent back to Canada immediately, leaving their dreams of Olympic glory dashed just days before the opening ceremonies.

Head coach Bev Priestman expressed disappointment over the incident, stating that it does not reflect the team’s values or integrity. As defending Olympic gold medalists, Team Canada is expected to uphold sportsmanship, and having this scandal attached to their name could overshadow their hopeful journey in Paris. It’s a little hard to grasp how a drone can become the villain of this Olympic saga, but one can’t help but chuckle at the thought of a covert reconnaissance mission being foiled by a little tech malfunction.

As the Olympic Games kick off, the excitement in Paris is palpable. Canadian gymnast Ava Stewart from Clarington represents local aspirations, but the scandal involving the World Cup-winning soccer ladies has momentarily stolen the spotlight. With the games officially underway, fans are rallying behind their athletes despite the international controversy. Even Morocco's fan invasion during the opening soccer match has added more drama to this year's Olympic narrative. If you thought watching a soccer match was intense, just wait till the crowd crashes the pitch! It certainly gives new meaning to “the thrill of the game.”

In related Olympic news, events are happening prior to the official opening ceremony—a common occurrence in the Olympics world. This year's setup in Paris further heightens that anticipation with fans eagerly waiting to see their favorite stars perform. And did you know that the first Olympic Games only featured 13 events with 43 athletes? This year, we have dozens of sports. As the Australian and Canadian squads gear up in separate pavilions for their respective matches, all eyes are on swimming, gymnastics, and of course, soccer, which has taken an interesting twist this time around!

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Who are Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander? Canadian soccer ... (National Post)

Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander removed from women's soccer team and immediately sent back to Canada.

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Olympics soccer drone recording complaint sees Team Canada staff ... (Globalnews.ca)

Two members of the Canadian women's soccer delegation have been removed from the Paris 2024 squad after accusations of flying a drone over the New Zealand ...

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The Unique Dynamics and Atmosphere of the Olympics by Kasia ... (We Love Cycling)

The Olympic Games are incredibly special to our countries. While many people might not be deeply familiar with cycling, everyone understands the.

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2024 Olympics live updates: Morocco fans protest late goal as chaos ... (NBC News)

The Paris Games are now underway. Team USA will face host nation France in soccer and rugby sevens, and you can stream every moment on Peacock.

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Why are there Olympic events before the Opening Ceremony? (CBS News 8)

Why are there Olympic events before the Opening Ceremony? Several Summer Games tournaments will be well underway before the Olympic cauldron is lit in Paris.

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2 Canadians being 'sent home immediately,' removed from Olympic ... (CTV News)

An analyst and an assistant coach with Canada Soccer are being removed from the Canadian Olympic Team and 'sent home immediately,' according to the Canadian ...

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Canadian women's football staff sent home from Olympics over ... (Aljazeera.com)

Canada head coach Bev Priestman apologies to New Zealand, says spying scandal does not represent team's 'values'.

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'Disappointed' by drone incident, Canada focused on Olympics ... (TSN)

Ahead of Thursday's opening match with New Zealand, defending Olympic gold medalists Canada say that they're disappointed in the aftermath of the drone ...

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Canadian soccer coach Priestman to miss Olympic opener after ... (CBC.ca)

Canadian women's soccer coach Bev Priestman removed herself from Thursday's Olympic Games opener against New Zealand and two team staff members were sent ...

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Canadian soccer team's assistant coach, analyst out of Olympics ... (NBC4 Washington)

The assistant coach of the Canadian women's soccer team was kicked off the country's Olympic squad after a drone was flown over a New Zealand women's soccer ...

Clarington cheers on local athlete going to 2024 Summer Olympics (clarington.net)

Clarington, Ontario—As Bowmanville gymnast Ava Stewart prepares to attend the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has ...

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Richmond-born Canada Soccer assistant coach sent home from ... (Richmond News)

Richmond-born Jasmine Mander, a Delta resident, and Brampton, Ont. resident Joseph Lombardi were removed from the Canadian Olympic Team ahead of Paris 2024.

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How to watch the 2024 Olympics like a Canadian couch potato (National Post)

Letting you know when Canada's stars will be on stage as we all settle in for 12-hour days watching the Paris Games.

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Morocco fans force suspension of Olympic soccer opener before ... (CBC.ca)

Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament, an angry and bizarre ...

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Olympics 2024: Morocco beat Argentina amid fan invasion chaos ... (ESPN)

Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament.

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Argentina vs. Morocco: Fans rush pitch during Olympics soccer match (The Associated Press)

Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament, an angry and bizarre ...

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Simmons: Canadian soccer spying scandal has rocked the Olympic ... (National Post)

Team Canada coach Bev Priestman should have been sent home along with her assistants in Olympic soccer scandal.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: How to watch the Opening Ceremony live (Olympics)

Find out more about the historic Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, which is set to take place along the River Seine on Friday.

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When do the Olympics start and end? See the schedule for the 2024 ... (CBS News)

This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.

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Olympic Games 2024 live updates: Andy Murray pulls out of tennis ... (NBC News)

Follow live updates and the latest news leading up to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony (ABC News)

Athletes aboard the boats will get glimpses of several Olympic venues including La Concorde Urban Park (3X3 basketball, breaking, BMX freestyle cycling, ...

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Your guide to keeping up with the Paris Olympics (NPR)

A view of the Olympic rings beneath the Eiffel Tower, lit up at night. Tens of thousands of athletes, spectators and journalists are descending on Paris to ...

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How to Watch the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on TV: Channel Guide (Hollywood Reporter)

How to watch the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on television, including a viewing schedule and ways to watch the Olympics on TV without cable for free.

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What time is the Opening Ceremony at the 2024 Olympics? What to ... (NBC Chicago)

Following years of anticipation, the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are here, with the official kick off set to begin with a historic Opening Ceremony ...

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Paris is abuzz ahead of the Olympics Opening Ceremony as a ... (NBC News)

PARIS — Just a day before the Paris 2024 opening ceremony, the French capital was abuzz Thursday as it prepared to host the world's biggest sporting party.

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Olympics opening ceremony: How to watch, start time, what to know (The Associated Press)

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday. Instead of a traditional march into a stadium, about 10500 athletes will parade on more than ...

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The moments and events to watch for at the Paris Olympics (The Globe and Mail)

There will be plenty of action to keep track of with almost 11000 athletes competing across 18 days in 329 events.

Statement by Premier King on the Paris 2024 Olympics and ... (Government of Prince Edward Island)

Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics: "As we count down to the start ...

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2024 Paris Olympics schedule and TV listings, day by day (The Washington Post)

Get the latest Paris Olympics schedule with TV information, start times and events, day by day.

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Olympics opening ceremony 2024: Everything you need to know (NBC News)

Over 10000 athletes will sail down the Seine on Friday in what is poised to be most ambitious Olympic opening ceremony ever attempted.

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Lausanne: The Swiss city that runs the Olympics (BBC News)

Set dramatically among a picture-perfect lake, mountains and hillside vineyards, this unassuming city offers a unique glimpse at how the modern Games came ...

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How to watch the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony (CNN)

Boats and cast members rehearse on the River Seine for the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 24. Fu Tian/China News Service/VCG/Getty Images.

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Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: How To Watch (Today.com)

Find out how you can watch LeBron James and the rest of Team USA make their grand entrance at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Paris Olympics 2024: live schedule (The Guardian)

Make sure you don't miss a thing with our comprehensive guide to the dates and times of all the events at Paris 2024.

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