PARIS (AP) — Canada has appealed a six-point reduction imposed by FIFA following a drone spying scandal at the women’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics, and a verdict is expected hours before the team plays its final group-stage game Wednesday.
FIFA sanctioned Canada on Saturday, suspending coach Bev Priestman and two assistant coaches for one year over allegations they used a drone to spy on opponent New Zealand’s training sessions.
The expected legal action by the Canadian soccer federation and the Olympic body was officially registered Monday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport as part of an expedited procedure.
CAS said it aimed to hold an appeal hearing on Tuesday and for its three-judge panel to deliver a verdict by midday on Wednesday.
Canada will face Colombia in Nice on Wednesday night and will need to know where they stand before the match.
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