Aftermath of Drone Scandal at the 2024 Olympics 24373 Two Coaches Sent Home - Betting News | Sports News | Casinos News | Gaming Reviews

Aftermath of Drone Scandal at the 2024 Olympics, Two Coaches Sent Home 2v482c

A drone scandal has hit the women’s soccer scene ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Two of the coaching staff of the Canadian women’s soccer team were sent home after being accused of using a drone to spy on the New Zealand team’s training session.

The drone operator, Joseph Lombardi, an unaccredited analyst with the Canadian national team federation (Canada Soccer), was detained by French authorities and later repatriated. The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) reported this incident to the police. They said they were “extremely shocked and disappointed” by the breach of sporting integrity.

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) also expressed shock and disappointment. They immediately took action by removing Lombardi and assistant coach Jasmine Mander from the Canadian Olympic team.

Lombardi (43 years old) was also given a suspended sentence of eight months in prison for flying a drone over New Zealand’s training session on Monday (22/7/2024) in Saint-Etienne. Bev Priestman, head coach of the Canadian women’s soccer team, voluntarily stepped down from coaching the team’s opening match against New Zealand as a form of responsibility for the incident.

“On behalf of our entire team, I first and foremost want to apologize to the New Zealand players and staff and the players on Team Canada,” Priestman said in a statement. “This does not represent the values ​​our team stands for.”

The International Olympic Committee’s integrity unit was also notified of the incident, and FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Canada Soccer, Priestman, Lombardi, and Mander to investigate potential violations of FIFA regulations. The incident has cast a shadow over the Canadian team and the Olympic spirit of fair play.

Moreover, the NZOC and the New Zealand football federation have committed to upholding the integrity and fairness of the Game. Hence, they have submitted a formal complaint to the IOC integrity unit.

Popular News 2u5h14

psv-eindhoven-v-arsenal-fc-uefa-1
Calafiori's Honest Confession: Not Restful in Rome, and About Moving to Arsenal
03 June 2025
Young Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori has revealed the mental pressure he experienced...
ace7a0aa-dd63-44b6-af07-21c7c8dfcaaa
Xabi Alonso Has Already Shown That He Is A Great Coach
03 June 2025
Real Madrid started the new season with a different face, not only on the players'...
Luis-Enrique
PSG Makes Fantastic Record After Winning Champions League Title
01 June 2025
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) climbed to the podium after winning the Champions League...
real-sociedad-v-paris-saint-germain-round-of-16-second-leg-uefa-champions-league-2023-24-1170x780
Luis Enrique Has a Way to Break Down Inter Milan's Solid Defense
31 May 2025
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique said he had prepared a special strategy...
Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter

SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH FRIENDS 412p3o

Share on facebook
Facebook
Share on twitter
Twitter
Share on pinterest
Pinterest
Share on google
Google+

Leave a Comment Cancel reply 6k2u17

Your email address will not be published.