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Qatar's Assim Madibo handed five-match ban for horror tackle on Canada's Kone

Qatar midfielder Assim ⁠Madibo has been given a five-match ban ‌after receiving a red card ‌for a tackle ‌which seriously injured Canada ‌midfielder Ismael Kone, FIFA ‌said on Wednesday.

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Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thankful as he begins recovery from broken leg

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone expressed ⁠his gratitude to God, his teammates and their fans after suffering ‌a broken leg in his side's 6-0 thrashing ‌of Qatar in World Cup ‌Group B on Thursday.

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Lopetegui insists Madibo horror challenge an 'accident' as Qatar see red against Canada

Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui believes there was no malice in the challenge that saw Ismael Kone's leg broken by Assim Madibo as his side were thrashed 6-0 by Canada in Vancouver on Thursday.

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Marsch 'crushed' by Kone leg break as Canada make history against Qatar

Canada manager Jesse Marsch said his side were crushed after confirming Ismael Kone suffered a broken leg in their historic 6-0 victory, but vowed that his team would remain focused after moving top of Group B.

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Kone injury overshadows Canada’s historic afternoon in 'Battle of Vancouver'

Canada’s captain, Stephen Estaquio, was the first to raise the alarm. On what should have been a special day for him and his side as they waltzed to a 6-0 victory over Qatar, the image of seeing teammate Ismael Kone writhing on the ground in agony, will be what this encounter will be remembered for.