It appears Michael Essien won't be playing against Brazil despite the fact that FIFA has decided to cancel all the yellow cards picked up in the first round.

All yellow cards have been cancelled but those who picked up 2 yellow cards in the first round will still be suspended for the second round. I think FIFA should have cancelled all yellow cards including those who picked up 2 yellow cards. Therefore, Essien will not be playing since he picked up 2 yellow cards in the first round.

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