Also Sunday, Canada sports minister Carla Qualtrough said the government will withhold funding “relating to suspended Canada Soccer officials for the duration of their FIFA sanction.” Drone surveillance of a closed practice, she said, “is cheating.” She called the episode a “significant distraction and embarrassment” for all Canadians.
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Qualtrough said the interim agreement was a “very good first step” but added she wanted to be hesitant in her answer because of ongoing discussions between Canada Soccer and the players.
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