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PARIS — Canada has appealed against being docked six points by FIFA in a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics women's soccer tournament. A verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport is expected hours before the team plays its last group-stage game Wednesday. FIFA punished Canada on Saturday for using a drone to spy on opponent New Zealand's practices. Coach Bev Priestman and two assistant coaches were banned for one year. CAS formally registered the legal move by Canadian soccer federation and Olympic body in a fast-track case. An appeal hearing is expected Tuesday with judges giving a verdict by midday Wednesday. Canada plays Colombia on Wednesday night.
