In a stunning blow to Canada’s Olympic hopes, FIFA has stripped six points from the women’s soccer team and banned head coach Bev Priestman for one year following a drone spying scandal 🌐📸. The ruling, announced Saturday, casts a shadow over Canada’s defense of their Tokyo 2020 gold medal.
The controversy erupted after allegations surfaced that Canada used drones to spy on opponents during pre-Olympic preparations. FIFA’s disciplinary committee called the breach ‘a serious violation of sporting integrity,’ though details about the targeted teams remain under wraps 🕵️♀️.
‘Fair play is non-negotiable,’ FIFA said in a statement, emphasizing the need to ‘protect the spirit of competition.’ The penalty pushes Canada to the brink of Olympic elimination unless they win their remaining qualifiers decisively ⚠️🏅.
Fans and players reacted with shock online, with some calling it ‘the wildest soccer drama since *Ted Lasso*.’ Priestman, who led Canada to gold in 2021, has not yet publicly commented. The team now faces an uphill battle to secure a Paris 2024 spot – no pressure, eh? 🇨🇦🔥
