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John Herdman Reprimanded for Olympic Drone Scandal

3/29/2025

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John Herdman, the former coach of Canada's national soccer team, faced a written reprimand for his involvement in a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics. An independent committee determined he breached Canada Soccer’s Disciplinary Code. While he could have faced stricter consequences, Herdman remained thankful for the support and reaffirmed his dedication to integrity in coaching.

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John Herdman, the former coach of Canada's national soccer team, faced a written reprimand for his involvement in a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics. An independent committee determined he breached Canada Soccer’s Disciplinary Code. While he could have faced stricter consequences, Herdman remained thankful for the support and reaffirmed his dedication to integrity in coaching.