Soccer

7/26/2024 |  Canada women’s soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of ‘systemic’ issues (Associated Press (AP)) Canada women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman was suspended and removed from the team for the Paris Olympics in the wake of a drone-spying scandal Friday, and the head of Canada Soccer said he was investigating a potential “systemic ethical shortcoming.”
Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer’s CEO and general secretary, said players on the Canadian women’s team were not involved in any unethical behavior at the Paris Games. 

7/26/2024 |  Canada soccer's Paris 2024 Olympics spygate scandal spills over to Jesse Marsch and men's team at Copa America (CBS Sports) Following Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman's removal from the Canadian Olympic team due to her staff's use of a drone to spy on opponents, Canada Soccer CEO & general secretary Kevin Blue has revealed that this spying was also attempted by the men's team at Copa America. Blue confirmed that Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch became aware of attempted drone usage during the tournament after the fact, but he does not believe that it assisted the team in winning matches. The Canucks were the surprise of the tournament where they advanced out of the group stage and ultimately finished fourth.

7/26/2024 |  Soccer-Canadian Olympic chief says Priestman likely knew of drone use (Reuters Sports) PARIS, July 26 (Reuters) - Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemaker said new information from Soccer Canada showed suspended women's head coach Bev Priestman was likely aware of the drone use that has caused a scandal at the Paris Olympics.
The COC removed head coach Priestman on Thursday after her suspension by Canada Soccer. The decision followed complaints from New Zealand that Canada flew drones over two of their training sessions before the two sides met in their opening Olympic fixture, which Canada won 2-1.

7/26/2024 |  Spain: Concert restrictions at Bernabéu. Residents still unhappy (StadiumDB.com) The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has announced new regulations for concerts held at the  Santiago Bernabéu. The introduction of the new rules is in response to numerous complaints from residents about the noise generated by the events. 

7/26/2024 |  Wales: Historic Premiership rugby match to take place at Principality Stadium (StadiumDB.com) In an unprecedented move, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff is set to host a major Gallagher Premiership rugby match next May. The team has already learned about its rival.
Save the date
The Bristol Bears have planned to move one of their Gallagher Premiership home games from Ashton Gate to Cardiff on Saturday, May 10, 2025. They anticipate it will be the biggest occasion in their history. Previously, the club intended to host a West Country derby against Gloucester at Principality Stadium, but the plan was shelved due to a scheduling conflict with Cardiff hosting the Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship. Now, Bristol has secured an agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union to host a Premiership match at the Principality Stadium, aiming to make it an annual event.