FIFA Suspends Qatar Midfielder Assim Madibo for Five Matches After Tackle Fractures Ismaël Koné

FIFA suspends Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo for five matches after a straight red-card tackle that fractures Ismaël Koné's tibia and fibula.Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery, will miss the remainder of the World Cup and faces an expected 4-5 months recovery while returning to Canada's camp and attending the final group match in a wheelchair.The FIFA Disciplinary Committee says the ban covers Qatar's final group game and other official competitions including the Asian Cup if Qatar advances; the suspension is subject to appeal and Qatar has not commented.
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