Qatar’s Madibo Banned Five Matches for Serious Foul on Canada’s Koné
Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo received a straight red card in the 51st minute of the World Cup qualifier against Canada. FIFA’s disciplinary committee has handed him a five-game suspension for serious foul play. The decision is subject to appeal. Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné was tackled from behind and suffered fractures to his tibia and fibula. He was stretchered off and later underwent surgery on his left leg. Canada still secured a 6-0 win, their first at a World Cup, but the victory was marred by Koné’s injury. Madibo was visibly upset and apologized to Koné after the match. Qatar were eliminated from the tournament following their final group loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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