PARIS – Two Canadian women’s soccer team staff members have been sent home amid allegations of spying on the eve of the 2024 Olympics, while the head coach will not be at the helm for the tournament opener as Canada wobbles into defence of its title.

The international drama stems from claims of drone use at two New Zealand team practices — Canada’s first opponent of the group stage.

Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander removed from women's soccer team and immediately sent back to Canada{ai:summary}In the shadow of the 2024 Olympics, Canada’s women’s soccer team finds itself in a muddle. Two staff members are booted for alleged espionage, while the head coach is sidelined just as the team prepares to face New Zealand in a high-stakes opener.A scandal simmering under the spotlight, as drones buzz overhead and trust hangs by a thread. #sports

Who are Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander? Canadian soccer staffers sent home from Olympics after spying incident

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