PARIS — The ruling was just and proper. But the punishment itself was too harsh for Canadian soccer players who did nothing wrong but follow their coaches.

The players didn’t break any rules. They didn’t buy any drones. They didn’t test positive for anything.

They are the victims of a cheating coach, victims of a cheating staff led by head coach Bev Priestman, who thought she was smart than the rest of the soccer world.

The ruling was just and proper. But the punishment itself was too harsh for Canadian soccer players{ai:summary}<p>In a city where justice wears a mask, Canadian soccer players caught the short end of a stick they never held. Innocent bystanders in a game of deceit, they followed orders from a crafty coach twisting the rules for her own gain.</p><p>Their punishment was a bitter pill, swallowed by players who only played the game. #sports</p>

Steve Simmons: FIFA is being too hard on Canadian Olympic soccer team

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