Qatar Midfielder Madibo Receives Five-Match Ban After Challenge That Broke Canadian Player Kone's Leg

The BBC reported that Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo received a five-match ban from FIFA's disciplinary committee for his challenge on Canada's Ismael Kone at the World Cup. Madibo, 29, was sent off during Qatar's 6-0 defeat last Thursday after committing the foul that caused the injury. Kone suffered fractures to both the tibia and fibula in his lower left leg.

The 24-year-old, who previously played for Watford and now plays for Italian club Sassuolo, underwent surgery shortly after the game in Vancouver. Madibo visited Kone in hospital following the match. The suspension is subject to appeal.

Canada will play Switzerland in their final group game on Wednesday and aim to finish as group winners to reach the last 32. Qatar must defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina to retain any chance of advancing from the group stage.