Drone Scandal: Bev Priestman Apologizes Amid Olympic Controversy

Embattled Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has apologized to her players and vowed to cooperate with an investigation into a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics. Priestman has been banned for a year, and her team was deducted six points after assistants were caught spying on New Zealand's practices.

Embattled Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has apologized to her players and vowed to cooperate with an investigation into the drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics.

The team was deducted six points, and Priestman was banned for a year after her assistants were caught using drones to spy on New Zealand's practices before their opening game.

'I am absolutely heartbroken for the players,' Priestman stated. 'As the leader on the field, I want to take accountability and cooperate fully with the investigation.' Priestman, who led Canada to Olympic victory in Tokyo 2021, also apologized to Canada but defended her legacy. She acknowledged the scandal has marred her reputation and promised full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.