COC statement on Canada Soccer
PARIS (July 24, 2024) – The Canadian Olympic Committee was made aware that a non-accredited member of the Canada Soccer support team was detained by French authorities in Saint-Étienne following a complaint by New Zealand Football on July 22nd.
The staff member is believed to have been using a drone to record the New Zealand women’s football team during practice.
The Canadian Olympic Committee stands for fair-play and we are shocked and disappointed. We offer our heartfelt apologies to New Zealand Football, to all the players affected, and to the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
We are reviewing next steps with the IOC, Paris 2024, Canada Soccer, and FIFA. We will provide an update later today (July 24th).
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Thomas Hall
Press Chief, Team Canada
WhatsApp: 514-709-1054
E: thall@olympic.ca /communications@olympic.ca