France coach Deschamps says Olise’s yellow card appeal fails before World Cup matchup with Morocco
MASSACHUSETTS, USA: France coach Didier Deschamps says that their appeal of star Michael Olise’s controversial World Cup yellow card during their Round of 16 win over Paraguay was denied by FIFA on Wednesday.
“There was no change when it comes to Olise’s yellow card. We received FIFA’s decision this morning that the yellow card was maintained,” Deschamps said.
It means that if Olise were to receive another yellow card during France’s quarterfinal matchup with Morocco on Thursday, it would result in a suspension for a potential semifinal game.
The country’s federation appealed the infraction that was issued to Olise in the 97th minute of their 1-0 win over Paraguay following his altercation with Matías Galarza.
