France Coach Deschamps Says Olise's Yellow Card Appeal Fails Before World Cup Matchup with Morocco
- On Wednesday, FIFA dismissed an appeal from the French Football Federation to rescind Michael Olise's yellow card, head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed at a news conference.
- The disputed booking stemmed from an altercation with Paraguay midfielder Matías Galarza in the round of 16, though replays appeared to show Olise only holding Galarza's shirt.
- Olise now risks suspension from the semifinal if he receives another yellow card during Thursday's quarterfinal against Morocco in Boston, a repeat of the semifinal from Qatar four years ago.
- Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni could return from a groin injury after training Wednesday, with striker Kylian Mbappe confirmed fit despite a racism row with Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla.
- Mbappe branded Amarilla a 'despicable woman' following Paraguay's defeat, though Deschamps stated the striker 'is a very strong guy mentally and physically' and 'focused on tomorrow's game.
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FIFA rejects France appeal over Michael Olise yellow card
France’s quarterfinal against Morocco already carried the weight of a major knockout fixture. Now it also comes with a disciplinary complication Didier Deschamps cannot ignore. FIFA has rejected the French Football Federation’s attempt to overturn Michael Olise’s yellow card from the round of 16 win over Paraguay. That leaves the winger one booking away from missing a potential semifinal, adding a layer of risk to France’s selection and in-game …
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