Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a severe, apparent broken left leg during Canada’s 6-0 World Cup group-stage victory over Qatar.
The injury occurred in the 51st minute following a dangerous tackle from behind by Qatar’s Assim Madibo, who was subsequently given a straight red card.
The incident unfolded with the following details:The Incident: Koné went down clutching his leg in obvious agony and was treated on the pitch by Canadian medical staff before being stretchered off with an oxygen mask.
The Aftermath: His teammates were visibly shaken by the injury, causing emotional tensions on the pitch between both squads and their coaching staffs.
Madibo’s red card reduced Qatar to nine men.The Tribute: Nathan Saliba, who substituted in for Koné, scored a goal shortly after entering the match and celebrated by holding up Koné’s jersey.
