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World Cup: France lose appeal against Olise’s yellow card

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  • France's appeal against a yellow card shown to player Michael Olise in the World Cup has been rejected by FIFA.
  • Olise received the booking during a heated match against Paraguay and is now at risk of suspension.
  • Coach Didier Deschamps also provided an update on Aurelien Tchouameni's thigh injury.

France's appeal to overturn a yellow card issued to star player Michael Olise during their World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay has been rejected by FIFA. The booking, received in the final minutes of a contentious match, means Olise must be careful to avoid another caution against Morocco in the quarter-finals, as a second yellow card would result in a suspension for the potential semi-final. Coach Didier Deschamps confirmed FIFA's decision, stating the yellow card has been maintained. Replays of the incident showed minimal contact between Olise and his opponent, Matias Galarza, after Olise gestured towards Galarza's face. Teammates Bradley Barcola and Manu Kone also face suspension risk after receiving bookings in the same match. Deschamps also reported that midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is recovering well from a thigh injury that kept him out of the Paraguay game and may participate in training.

The yellow card has not changed. We were notified by FIFA this morning, it has been maintained.

— Didier DeschampsFrance coach, confirming FIFA's rejection of their appeal against Michael Olise's yellow card.
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