The Olympic women's soccer tournament has kicked off with some unexpected drama.
In case you missed it, the Canadian women's soccer team and its support staff are under fire for spying on New Zealand's training sessions just days before their Group A opener.
On Monday, a drone was flown over the Football Ferns' practise in Saint-Étienne, France. New Zealand team staff reported the drone to the police, and New Zealand’s Olympic Committee filed a complaint.
On Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee revealed that another drone at New Zealand's July 19 training had been discovered. Due to these incidents, Canada coach Bev Priestman said she would not be overseeing Thursday's match between the two countries. Additionally, assistant coach Jasmine Mander and "unaccredited analyst" Joseph Lombardi were immediately sent home for their involvement.
Following the news, many people took to social media to express their opinions on the matter, with some fans finding it "objectively funny," and others feeling "awful for the players."
Ahead of what's now an anticipated matchup, with kickoff scheduled for 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT Thursday, here are some reactions to the debacle from around the world.
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