Former Canada coach John Herdman has been officially admonished after an independent disciplinary committee hearing linked him to a drone-spying scandal tied to the Paris Olympics. The committee determined Herdman committed misconduct under Canada Soccer's Disciplinary Code, sanctioning him with a written admonishment. The independent review, which indicated that surveillance practices existed before the Olympics, also led to job losses and suspensions for other coaching staff. Canada Soccer is currently analyzing the disciplinary committee's findings, although full details remain undisclosed.
The independent review, commissioned by Canada Soccer and released in a redacted form in November, concluded that it was clear the "practice of conducting surreptitious surveillance of opponents" predated the Paris Games.
The committee determined the appropriate sanction was a letter of admonishment and informed the parties that their decision was final and binding.
Canada Soccer then confirmed that the disciplinary committee had issued a decision, stating that potential violations of the Canada Soccer Code of Conduct and Ethics by the former head coach were identified.
The drone-spying scandal that led to misconduct allegations has resulted in significant consequences, costing multiple coaching staff their positions and consequent suspensions.
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