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Why Michael Olise is at risk of yellow card suspension after FIFA rejected France's appeal
Michael Olise and the French federation weren't happy with the yellow card he was given in the World Cup Round of 16 against Paraguay.He didn't appear to make any contact to his opponent's face, but Matias Galarza went down holding his head anyway, and that was enough for the referee to book France's talented winger Olise. France appealed to FIFA, but the appeal was denied.That booking puts Olise in jeopardy.France will play Morocco on Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinal round, and Olise is "on a yellow card," as they say.Another one and Olise earns a one-match suspension.MORE: Christian Pulisic gives a terrible answer after World Cup-ending lossWhat happens if Michael Olise gets a yellow card?If Olise gets a yellow card against Morocco, he will be suspended if France advances to the Wo
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