Qatar’s Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking leg of Canada’s Kone (opens original article in a new tab)

Qatar's Assim Madibo received a five-match ban for breaking Canada's Ismael Kone's leg during a World Cup match, with FIFA citing serious foul play. Kone suffered a broken tibia and fibula, requiring surgery, while Madibo and Qatar's sports minister visited him to check on his health.

• Qatar player Assim Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking Canada's Ismael Kone's leg
• Kone suffered broken tibia and fibula, was stretchered off and underwent surgery
• FIFA suspended Madibo for serious foul play, subject to appeal
• Madibo and Qatar's sports minister visited Kone to check on his health