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2024 - 7 - 31Soccer Espionage? Drones, Drama, and a 6-Point Penalty!
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In an unexpected turn of events, Canada Soccer has found itself at the center of a scandal involving espionage, with drone usage and leaked emails revealing some eyebrow-raising tactics. Bev Priestman, the women's soccer coach, hinted at a “whole operation” dedicated to spying on the men’s soccer team for what was claimed as ‘scouting purposes.’ This has thrown open the curtains on a shocking culture of covert activities within Canada Soccer, making fans question just how far the organization is willing to go in securing a competitive edge.
Things spiraled further when FIFA confirmed the usage of drones for scouting purposes among the senior national teams. This information came to light due to emails released that suggested the practice might be common, leading to some rather dubious interpretations of sportsmanship and integrity. The revelation makes fans ponder: is it really a fair game if it involves watching your rivals through a lens that gives you an unfair advantage? You might as well be hiding behind the bushes with binoculars!
As a cherry on top of this already dramatic subplot, the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed Canada's appeal regarding a six-point deduction for the Olympic women's soccer team, a decision that has left officials—and the fans—feeling disheartened. The sanction, a result of the spying scandal, further complicates the team’s chances in upcoming tournaments, as they not only have to play their game but now are also tasked with erasing the shadow of a penalty from their playing field. It’s like trying to win a race while dragging a parachute behind you!
In a bit of a plot twist, Joseph Lombardi, the Canada Soccer analyst piloting the drone, claims to have acted on his own accord, distancing himself from Canada’s official team involvement. It raises the question: was it really just one rogue agent in the midst of Canada Soccer, or is this a glimpse into a larger culture where bending the rules was an accepted norm? One thing’s for sure, this isn’t just a game anymore.
Fun Fact: The world of sports spying isn’t limited to soccer alone; in 2002, the New England Patriots were involved in a significant scandal when they were found guilty of filming opponents' signals, which led to major penalties. Did you know? Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated 4 billion followers globally, so when scandals like espionage arise, the impact can be major—not just in terms of penalties, but also in fan engagement and morale!
Canada women's soccer coach said spying for 'scouting' was normal ... (Globalnews.ca)
Bev Priestman said in an email last year that there was a "whole operation" of spying for "scouting purposes" on the Canada men's soccer team, according to ...
Priestman emails show Canada Soccer spying may have been ... (CBC.ca)
Emails released by FIFA indicate drone usage for the purposes of spying may have been a common practice across Canada Soccer's senior national teams.
Sport court dismisses Canada's appeal in women's soccer case (CTV News)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Canada's appeal of a six-point penalty against its Olympic women's soccer team.
FIFA document shows Canada Soccer pointing finger at John ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)
A ruling by the FIFA Appeals Committee puts former Canada coach John Herdman at Ground Zero within Canada Soccer for spying on rival teams.
Canada Soccer déçu de la décision de la FIFA de rejeter leur appel ... (Le Journal de Québec)
Canada Soccer se dit déçu de la décision du Tribunal arbitral du sport qui a rejeté l'appel visant à réduire ou éliminer la sanction de six points.
Scandale d'espionnage | L'appel de Canada Soccer rejeté par le ... (La Presse)
Le Tribunal arbitral du sport a rejeté la contestation du Canada concernant une déduction de six points imposée par la FIFA en lien avec le scandale ...
Sanction maintenue pour Canada Soccer: «On peut se compter ... (TVA Sports)
La sanction émise par la FIFA à la suite du scandale d'espionnage par drones de l'équipe féminine de soccer aurait pu être alourdie.
FIFA reveals email from Canada women's soccer coach Bev ... (Sportsnet.ca)
A public document on FIFA's decision to penalize the Canadian women's soccer team at the Olympics reveals emails on spying from coach Bev Priestman and an ...
Espionnage au soccer : l'appel du Canada rejeté (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)
Espionnage : Le Tribunal arbitral du sport (TAS) a maintenu la pénalité de six points que la FIFA a imposée à l'équipe canadienne de soccer aux JO de Paris.
Canada Soccer appeal of Olympic 6-point deduction dismissed by ... (Yahoo Sports)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the joint appeal from the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canada Soccer in regards to FIFA docking ...
L'analyste de Canada Soccer qui pilotait le drone dit avoir vécu l ... (TVA Nouvelles)
L'analyse pris en flagrant délit d'espionnage, Joseph Lombardi, assure avoir agi pour ses intérêts personnels et non à la demande d'Équipe Canada.
Soccer | Vanessa Gilles envoie le Canada en quarts (La Presse)
Elles ont non seulement effacé le déficit de six points imposé par la FIFA en guise de sanction liée au scandale d'espionnage touchant Canada Soccer. Mais elles ...
L'analyste de Canada Soccer qui pilotait le drone dit avoir vécu l ... (Le Journal de Québec)
L'analyse pris en flagrant délit d'espionnage, Joseph Lombardi, assure avoir agi pour ses intérêts personnels et non à la demande d'Équipe Canada.
Canada loses appeal in soccer drone spying case as details of ... (CTV News)
A sports arbitration court on Wednesday dismissed Canada's appeal of a six-point penalty against its Olympic women's soccer team, as a report by the FIFA ...
Canada Soccer has a different definition of the truth than the rest of us (The Globe and Mail)
Team analyst and drone pilot Joseph Lombardi tries to jump on a professional grenade that's already gone off. He takes all the blame himself. “At no point was I ...
«Le monde est contre nous, mais le Canada se tient»: l'équipe ... (Le Journal de Montréal)
Contre vents et marées, l'équipe de soccer féminine du Canada a réussi à obtenir sa place pour les quarts de finale des Jeux olympiques.
Canada Soccer appeal of penalty to women's Olympic team ... (CBC.ca)
A sports arbitration court on Wednesday dismissed Canada's appeal of a six-point penalty against its Olympic women's soccer team, as a report by the FIFA ...
Paris 2024: Canadian women's soccer team advances to knockout ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)
The Canadian women's soccer team defeated Colombia 1-0 on Wednesday to advance to the knockout round at the Paris Olympics, capping a tumultuous group stage ...
Canada advances to women's soccer quarterfinals after defeating ... (CTV News)
Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a do-or-die match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Bev Priestman savait que Canada Soccer espionnait des adversaires (La Presse)
L'entraîneuse-chef de l'équipe féminine de soccer du Canada, Bev Priestman, savait que des employés de Canada Soccer espionnaient des adversaires.
Defying all odds, Canada's players march on in women's soccer (Canadian Olympic Committee)
Of all the stories of Olympic grit that this Canadian women's soccer team has woven over the years, this may be their most compelling yet.
Espionnage à Canada Soccer | Des documents de la FIFA montrent ... (La Presse)
En d'autres mots, c'est une pratique qui a été initiée par une personne – John Herdman – et qui s'est poursuivie avec Bev Priestman. « Cette pratique n'a pas ...
All 28 teams qualified for the PDP Championship - Canada Soccer (Canada Soccer)
This marks the first time ever that Canada Soccer has hosted as many as 28 youth teams in one venue for a national competition. The 2024 Player-Development ...
Report: Canada Soccer blames Herdman for starting drone spying ... (Sportsnet.ca)
Canada Soccer blamed John Herdman for starting the illegal drone spying practise that caused three Canadian women's soccer coaches — including head coach ...
Contre toute attente, le Canada atteint les quarts de finale en soccer ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)
Les joueuses canadiennes célèbrent le but de Vanessa Gilles. Photo : Photo : Getty Images / Valery Hache. Radio-Canada. Publié le 31 juillet à 13 ...
Canada's appeal of FIFA six-point deduction dismissed by sport court (Globalnews.ca)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said its panel of three arbitrators rejected the appeal by Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Soccer following a closed- ...
Olympic roundup: Canada's soccer team advances, swimmer ... (Times Colonist)
PARIS — When Canada's women's soccer team was stripped of six points by FIFA for its involvement in a drone spying scandal, the players rallied around a cry ...
Soccer: le Canada, miraculé, passe en quarts de finale (TVA Nouvelles)
C'est Vanessa Gilles, à la 61e minute de jeu, qui a permis aux Canadiennes d'aller chercher la victoire. L'athlète de 28 ans est définitivement la joueuse des ...
Le Tribunal arbitral du Sport rejette la contestation du Canada en ... (Le Charlevoisien)
Un tribunal d'arbitrage sportif a rejeté la contestation du Canada concernant une déduction de six points imposée par la FIFA à l'équipe de soccer féminin ...
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