FIFA Upholds Olise’s Yellow Card Ahead of France vs Morocco Clash
France’s attempt to have Michael Olise’s caution from the last-16 win over Paraguay overturned was rejected by FIFA, manager Didier Deschamps confirmed. The winger will carry the booking into Thursday’s World Cup quarter-final against Morocco. The decision has fueled frustration in the French camp after a similar appeal saw USA forward Folarin Balogun’s suspension lifted just before the round of 16. Deschamps revealed the formal request was dismissed in a notification from FIFA on Wednesday morning. Olise has been a key creative force for France, delivering five assists so far. Deschamps now faces a tactical dilemma: risk starting his most influential attacker and potentially lose him through another booking, or adjust his lineup ahead of a possible semi-final against Spain or Belgium.
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