The “Dronegate” scandal that has hit the Olympics has taken its latest twist, with Canada now appealing FIFA’s decision to dock their women’s side six points at the group stage.
The Association are not appealing the decision to ban coach Bev Priestman from the sport for a year, which came after she was suspended and sent home from the games, nor the suspension of CSA officials Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander or the £175,720 fine.
Canadian Sports reporter Ben Steiner has said a hearing with the parties is likely to take place on Tuesday July 30th, with a decision to come the following day.
BREAKING: Canada Soccer is appealing the FIFA punishment at the ad hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport at Paris 2024.
A hearing with the parties is likely to take place on 30 July 2024, and the final decision should be issued at around midday on 31 July 2024.… pic.twitter.com/lmxcK67qDu
— Ben Steiner (@BenSteiner00) July 29, 2024
While the six point deduction makes it very hard for the 2021 Gold Medallists to qualify, they gave themselves a lifeline with a dramatic 2-1 win against the hosts, France, on Sunday.
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