Bev Priestman, the former coach of the Canadian womens football team, has opened up about the emotional toll of her suspension from football following a spying scandal at the Paris Olympics.
Speaking publicly for the first time since her one-year ban was lifted, Priestman revealed she no longer felt safe living in North America and has now taken up a new role as head coach of Wellington Phoenix's women's team in New Zealand.
The 39-year-old was visibly moved during her media appearance on Wednesday as she discussed the fallout from the scandal, which saw her coaching team use a drone to observe New Zealand's training sessions ahead of their Olympic clash.
FIFA imposed a year-long ban on Priestman and two other officials, with an investigation later concluding that Canada had been spying on opponents for some time.
Reflecting on life in Canada after the incident, Priestman said the situation had become untenable for her and her family.