CAS OG 24/09 Canadian Olympic Committee & Canada Soccer v. FIFA et al.

Date of the decision: 2024-08-07

Arbitrator(s): Roberto Moreno Rodríguez Alcalá Philippe Sands K.C. Laila El Shentenawi

On 7 August 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA's sanctions against Canada Soccer, including a six-point deduction and a CHF 200,000 fine, for the unauthorized use of a drone during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The CAS found the penalties proportionate, reinforcing the importance of integrity in sports.

Facts and Procedure

In the case of CAS OG 24/09, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Soccer brought a dispute before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Ad Hoc Division during the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris. The dispute arose from an incident involving the unauthorized use of a drone by Joseph Lombardi, a staff member of the Canadian women’s football team, who used a drone to film the training sessions of the...

Why not join us?

Football Legal is an independent media publishing football law contents on a daily basis dedicated to all football law practitioners (lawyers, clubs, federations, intermediaries, football stakeholders, etc.).

Get started