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Former Canada women’s national team coach Bob Birarda, jailed in 2022 for sexually assaulting players, remains absent from both Canada Soccer and BC Soccer’s public sanctions lists. This omission highlights a critical vulnerability in safeguarding athletes, prompting calls for a global registry of banned coaches. The Canadian organization responsible for handling abuse and misconduct reports is advocating for this international database to effectively track and prevent offenders from moving between sports and countries. This initiative aims to protect athletes by ensuring transparency and accountability regarding individuals banned for misconduct.
